air_quotes (Animated)

Hand performing air quotes gesture with two fingers flexing.
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What does the air_quotes emoji mean?

When you need to emphasize that something is definitely not what it seems.

This emoji features the classic air quotes hand gesture, a staple of internet sarcasm and passive-aggressive communication. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to mock a statement, imply irony, or suggest that someone is being disingenuous. It serves as the perfect visual tool for highlighting questionable claims or adding a layer of skepticism to any chat conversation.

When to use it

  • Mocking someone for their questionable life choices
  • Adding heavy sarcasm to a dubious statement
  • Highlighting irony in a ridiculous chat message
  • Questioning the validity of a shared link

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download GIF above to save the air_quotes image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the air_quotes 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 air_quotes image.
  2. Open Server Settings โ†’ Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the air_quotes image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.