Nerd

Nerd emoji wearing thick glasses with a buck tooth and a finger raised in a lecturing gesture.
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What does the Nerd emoji mean?

The ultimate way to drop a condescending 'actually' in the chat.

The Nerd emoji is the internet's go-to reaction for correcting someone, acting like a know-it-all, or sarcastically pointing out pedantic details. It has become a staple in Discord and Slack culture for playfully mocking someone's overly technical or unsolicited advice.

When to use it

  • Correcting someone on a minor technical detail
  • Mocking a friend for being too pedantic
  • Pointing out an 'actually' moment in chat
  • Showing off your superior knowledge on topics

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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.