awkward_monke

Monkey puppet looking nervously to the side with wide eyes.
Used in 3 servers · Free for your Discord server

What does the awkward_monke emoji mean?

The ultimate reaction for when you're trying to look anywhere but here.

This is the iconic 'Awkward Look Monkey' puppet, a staple of internet culture used to express discomfort, guilt, or the desire to avoid a conversation. Originating from a Japanese children's show, it has become the go-to reaction on Discord and Slack for when someone says something cringe or when you're pretending not to notice a mistake.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly awkward chat message
  • Pretending you did not see the mistake
  • Avoiding responsibility for a recent server drama
  • Expressing discomfort during a weird conversation

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the awkward_monke image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the awkward_monke image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the awkward_monke image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.