shrug

Yellow smiley face shrugging with open hands and a neutral expression.
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What does the shrug emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of total indifference and 'I don't know' energy.

This classic 3D-style shrug emoji captures the quintessential 'whatever' moment in digital communication. It is a staple in Discord servers for responding to unanswerable questions, awkward situations, or when you simply have no opinion on a topic.

When to use it

  • Responding to questions you cannot answer
  • Expressing total indifference toward a topic
  • Reacting to awkward or confusing chat messages
  • Showing lack of knowledge about something

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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 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.