akward

Young boy looking off-camera with a wide-eyed, deeply uncomfortable and awkward expression.
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What does the akward emoji mean?

The ultimate reaction for when you just witnessed something incredibly awkward.

This iconic meme features a young boy looking off-camera with a wide-eyed, deeply uncomfortable expression. It has become a staple in internet culture for conveying that specific feeling of secondhand embarrassment or being caught in a bizarre situation. On platforms like Discord, it is the go-to reaction for awkward silences or questionable messages.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly awkward chat message
  • Expressing discomfort during a weird conversation
  • Highlighting a moment of intense social anxiety
  • Responding to a very questionable statement made

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the akward 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 akward 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 akward 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 akward image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.