explain

Character with glasses making a hand gesture to explain something.
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What does the explain emoji mean?

The ultimate 'well, actually' energy for when you're ready to drop some knowledge.

This emoji features a bespectacled character making a hand gesture often associated with explaining or presenting a point. It is a staple in gaming and tech-focused Discord servers for users who love to provide unsolicited advice, correct others, or dive into deep-lore explanations. Its simple, expressive style makes it the perfect reaction to signal that a lecture is about to begin.

When to use it

  • Correcting someone on a minor technical detail
  • Starting a long explanation about game lore
  • Offering unsolicited advice in a chat channel
  • Showing off your superior knowledge on topics

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How to add this emoji

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