shrug

Yellow smiley face shrugging with hands out and wearing brown boots.
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What does the shrug emoji mean?

The ultimate shrug for when you have absolutely no idea what is going on.

This 3D-rendered yellow smiley, often referred to as the 'shrug emoji' or 'shrugger,' is a staple in internet culture for conveying indifference, confusion, or a lack of answers. It is widely used in Discord and Slack communities to signal that a situation is beyond one's control or understanding, often serving as a humorous way to end a conversation or deflect a difficult question.

When to use it

  • Expressing total confusion about a weird situation
  • Admitting you have no idea what happened
  • Showing indifference toward a trivial internet argument
  • Signaling that you are completely out of answers

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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.