shrug

Girl with brown hair and a pink sweater shrugging her shoulders with a smug, knowing expression.
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What does the shrug emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of 'I don't know and I don't care.'

This shrug emoji features a stylized, anime-inspired character delivering a classic 'who knows?' gesture with a smug, knowing smirk. It is a staple in Discord servers for dismissing awkward questions, responding to obvious statements, or playfully feigning ignorance during a conversation.

When to use it

  • Responding to an obvious or silly question
  • Dismissing a topic you do not care about
  • Playfully feigning ignorance during a group chat
  • Showing indifference to a confusing situation

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