shrug

Yellow 3D emoji shrugging with hands out and wearing brown boots.
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What does the shrug emoji mean?

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

This 3D-rendered yellow emoji has become a staple in internet culture for conveying a sense of profound apathy or confusion. Often used in Discord and Slack to signal that a user has no answer or simply doesn't care about the topic at hand, it is a quintessential reaction image for awkward or unanswerable questions.

When to use it

  • Expressing total confusion during a complex discussion
  • Admitting you have no idea what happened
  • Showing complete indifference to a boring topic
  • Reacting to an awkward or unanswerable question

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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.