loading-spinner-emoji (Animated)

Four red circular arcs arranged in a sequence resembling a loading spinner.
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What does the loading-spinner-emoji emoji mean?

A series of red, incomplete circular arcs that look like a loading spinner.

This emoji features a set of four red, broken circular segments arranged in a sequence, strongly resembling a digital loading or buffering icon. It is frequently used in Discord chats to signify that someone is 'loading,' waiting for a response, or that a conversation has hit a temporary standstill. Its minimalist design makes it a versatile tool for expressing technical frustration or playful impatience.

When to use it

  • Indicating that you are currently thinking hard
  • Expressing impatience while waiting for a reply
  • Simulating a slow internet connection in chat
  • Signifying that a conversation is buffering now

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