waiting

Yellow emoji face with a smug, side-eyed expression and hands clasped together in a thinking gesture.
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What does the waiting emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of deep, calculated skepticism.

This emoji, commonly known as the 'Hmm' or 'Thinking' emoji, features a 3D-rendered yellow face with a smug, side-eyed expression and hands clasped in contemplation. It has become a staple in Discord and Slack communities for signaling doubt, questioning a questionable statement, or sarcastically feigning deep thought. Its origins lie in the broader family of 3D-style reaction emojis that have dominated internet meme culture for years.

When to use it

  • Questioning a friend's questionable life choices
  • Expressing doubt about a suspicious claim
  • Showing sarcastic interest in a boring story
  • Reacting to a confusing or weird message

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