Awkward

Young boy in a yellow shirt looks directly at the camera with an uncomfortable, awkward expression while holding a cup.
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What does the Awkward emoji mean?

The ultimate reaction for when you're caught in an awkward situation.

This is the iconic 'Awkward Black Kid' meme, featuring a young boy looking directly into the camera with a hilariously uncomfortable expression while holding a drink. It has become a staple of internet culture, used universally in Discord and Slack to express social anxiety, second-hand embarrassment, or the feeling of being caught doing something you shouldn't be.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep discomfort during a weird conversation
  • Reacting to someone saying something incredibly cringe
  • Showing you feel awkward about a situation
  • Highlighting a moment of pure social anxiety

Also known as: :wtf_black_boi:

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