nerdbait

Nerd face emoji wearing glasses and buck teeth with a fishing hook attached to its head.
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What does the nerdbait emoji mean?

The ultimate bait for when you want to lure someone into a pedantic debate.

The :nerdbait: emoji is a staple in online communities for trolling users who love to correct others or explain things in excruciating detail. It combines the classic nerd face with a fishing hook, signaling that the sender is intentionally provoking a 'well, actually' response. It is the perfect tool for baiting know-it-alls into long-winded, unnecessary explanations.

When to use it

  • Luring someone into a long pedantic argument
  • Mocking someone for being overly corrective online
  • Trolling users who love explaining simple concepts
  • Provoking a know-it-all into a long rant

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How to add this emoji

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