shrug

Yellow 3D emoji shrugging with a blank expression while wearing brown boots.
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What does the shrug emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unbothered indifference.

This 3D rendered emoji, often referred to as the 'shrug' or 'dunno' emoji, is a staple in internet culture for conveying total apathy or confusion. It features a yellow character with a blank expression and boots, perfectly capturing the energy of someone who simply doesn't have the answer and doesn't particularly care to find it. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to dismiss awkward questions or signal a lack of knowledge in a humorous way.

When to use it

  • Admitting you have no idea what happened
  • Dismissing a question with total nonchalant energy
  • Expressing confusion about a weird server topic
  • Showing complete apathy toward a situation
  • Responding to an impossible or silly request

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the shrug image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → 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 → 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 → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.