headdesk (Animated)

A pixelated person slamming their head onto a desk in extreme frustration.
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What does the headdesk emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated frustration.

The headdesk emoji is a staple of internet communication, perfectly capturing the feeling of dealing with something so absurd or incompetent that you simply cannot handle it anymore. It is widely used in Discord and Slack when someone makes a questionable decision, shares a bad take, or when you are just completely done with the current conversation.

When to use it

  • Expressing frustration after reading a bad take
  • Reacting to someone making a silly mistake
  • Showing complete exasperation during intense gaming sessions
  • Signaling that you are done with this conversation

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