A_awkward

Monkey puppet looking sideways with wide, nervous eyes and a tight-lipped expression.
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What does the A_awkward emoji mean?

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

This is the iconic 'Awkward Look Monkey' puppet from the Japanese children's show 'Ōkiku naru Ko'. It has become a staple internet meme used to express discomfort, guilt, or the desire to avoid an awkward situation in text-based communication.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly awkward conversation moment
  • Avoiding responsibility after making a huge mistake
  • Pretending not to notice someone's bad take
  • Expressing silent discomfort during a heated debate

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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 A_awkward 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 A_awkward 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 A_awkward image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.