lurking

Yellow face with wide eyes peeking out from behind a black edge.
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What does the lurking emoji mean?

The ultimate emoji for when you are silently watching the drama unfold from the shadows.

This emoji, commonly known as 'lurking,' features a wide-eyed yellow face peeking out from behind a dark edge. It is a staple in Discord and Slack communities for signaling that you are present in the chat but choosing to remain an observer, often used to acknowledge chaotic conversations without participating directly.

When to use it

  • Observing a heated argument without saying anything
  • Checking in on a chat after being away
  • Watching chaos unfold from the sidelines silently
  • Signaling presence while remaining completely anonymous

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