nervous

Yellow emoji face with wide, pleading eyes and blushing cheeks, pressing index fingers together in a shy gesture.
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What does the nervous emoji mean?

The ultimate emoji for when you're feeling shy, bashful, or just a little bit awkward.

This emoji, often referred to as the 'shy' or 'finger-touching' emoji, has become a staple in internet culture to convey bashfulness, nervousness, or a playful request. It is frequently used in anime-inspired contexts or when someone is trying to ask a difficult question while feeling slightly embarrassed. It is perfect for Discord servers to signal a moment of hesitation or cute vulnerability.

When to use it

  • Expressing nervousness before asking a big question
  • Showing bashfulness after receiving a sweet compliment
  • Signaling hesitation when suggesting a new idea
  • Acting coy while making a playful request

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How to add this emoji

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