loading (Animated)

Loading spinner icon consisting of a circular arrangement of gray rounded rectangles.
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What does the loading emoji mean?

The universal symbol for your brain buffering in real-time.

This classic loading spinner animation is a staple in digital communication, representing everything from slow internet connections to a complete lack of coherent thought. It is frequently used in Discord and Slack to jokingly signal that a user is 'thinking' or that a conversation has hit an awkward, stalled moment.

When to use it

  • Signaling that your brain is currently buffering
  • Expressing frustration with a slow internet connection
  • Mocking someone for taking too long replying
  • Indicating that you are processing complex information

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How to add this emoji

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