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What does the Loading emoji mean?

The universal symbol for when your brain or your internet connection is buffering.

This classic loading spinner icon is a staple of digital communication, representing everything from slow internet speeds to a person being completely lost in thought. It is frequently used in Discord and Slack to jokingly signal that someone is 'processing' information or to mock a laggy voice channel. It serves as a humorous way to acknowledge a moment of technical frustration or mental blankness.

When to use it

  • Signaling that your brain is currently buffering
  • Mocking a friend with a slow internet connection
  • Indicating that you are thinking about something
  • Expressing frustration with a lagging voice channel

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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 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 → 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 → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.