load (Animated)

Loading spinner icon consisting of a ring of gray segments rotating in a circle.
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What does the load emoji mean?

When the internet decides to take a nap right in the middle of your conversation.

This emoji features the classic circular loading spinner icon, a universal symbol of digital frustration and anticipation. It is commonly used in Discord and Slack to mock slow connections, signal that someone is 'thinking' too hard, or to sarcastically imply that a conversation is stalling.

When to use it

  • Signaling that your internet is currently lagging
  • Mocking someone who is taking forever to reply
  • Expressing that your brain is currently buffering
  • Highlighting a slow moment in the chat

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How to add this emoji

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