loading (Animated)

Loading spinner icon consisting of a circle of gray segments.
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What does the loading emoji mean?

When your brain is buffering in real-time.

This emoji features the classic circular loading spinner icon, a universal symbol for digital delay and technical frustration. It is a staple in Discord and Slack communities for signaling that you are processing information, experiencing lag, or simply feeling mentally checked out during a conversation.

When to use it

  • Signaling that you are currently thinking hard
  • Expressing frustration with slow internet connection speeds
  • Joking about having a temporary mental blackout
  • Indicating that you are waiting for a response

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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.