bartleby
What does the bartleby emoji mean?
That look when you know exactly what's going on, but you're too amused to say it.
Bartleby is a classic character-based reaction emoji, often used to convey a sense of knowing smugness or quiet, mischievous judgment. Its distinct expression—half-lidded eyes and a subtle, knowing smirk—makes it perfect for Discord servers where users want to react to questionable takes or inside jokes without saying a word.
When to use it
- Reacting to someone saying something incredibly questionable
- Expressing quiet amusement at a chaotic situation
- Showing smug disbelief during a heated debate
- Acknowledging an inside joke with a friend
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How to add this emoji
Add to Discord
- Click Download PNG above to save the bartleby image.
- Open Discord and go to Server Settings → Emoji.
- Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
- Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers permission.
Add to Slack
- Download the bartleby image.
- Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
- Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
- Download the bartleby image.
- Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
- Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
- Download the bartleby image.
- Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
- Upload the file and give it a name.