Smug

Anya Forger with a smug, mischievous smirk and half-closed eyes.
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What does the Smug emoji mean?

A smug, mischievous grin that says you definitely know something everyone else doesn't.

This iconic anime-style expression features a character with a distinct, self-satisfied smirk and half-closed eyes. It has become a staple reaction image in online communities for moments of intellectual superiority, playful teasing, or when someone is clearly up to no good.

When to use it

  • Expressing a sense of smug intellectual superiority
  • Teasing friends after winning a playful argument
  • Signaling that you are plotting something mischievous
  • Reacting to a situation with knowing sarcasm

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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 โ†’ Server Settings โ†’ Emoji โ†’ Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the Smug 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 Smug 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 Smug image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.