actually_nerd

Yellow emoji face wearing black glasses and pointing to the frame with a smug expression.
Used in 14 servers · 9 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the actually_nerd emoji mean?

The ultimate emoji for correcting someone with unearned confidence.

This emoji, often referred to as the 'nerd face' variant, is the gold standard for pedantic corrections and 'actually' moments in Discord chats. It captures the essence of someone adjusting their glasses while smugly pointing out a minor technicality or factual error. It is a staple in gaming and tech communities for shutting down bad takes with a dose of sarcastic intellectualism.

When to use it

  • Correcting someone on a minor technical detail
  • Responding to an unsolicited fact or opinion
  • Acting smug about being technically correct
  • Mocking someone for being overly pedantic

Also known as: :emoji_54: :ermactually:

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