NERD

Yellow face with glasses and a smug expression pushing up its glasses with a hand.
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What does the NERD emoji mean?

The ultimate emoji for correcting someone with unearned confidence.

This emoji, often referred to as the 'nerd' or 'um actually' face, depicts a character adjusting their glasses with a smug, knowing expression. It is a staple in internet culture, used to mock pedantry, condescending explanations, or people who think they are smarter than they actually are. It is the perfect reaction for shutting down a 'well, actually' comment in any Discord chat.

When to use it

  • Mocking someone for being overly pedantic
  • Correcting a false claim with sarcastic flair
  • Reacting to an unsolicited technical explanation
  • Teasing a friend for acting like a nerd

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How to add this emoji

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