shrug

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

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

This iconic 3D rendered smiley, often referred to as the 'shrug emoji,' captures the quintessential feeling of apathy or confusion. It is a staple in internet culture for responding to unanswerable questions, expressing helplessness, or simply signaling that you have no idea what is going on in the chat.

When to use it

  • Responding to questions you cannot answer
  • Expressing total indifference to a situation
  • Showing confusion during a chaotic conversation
  • Admitting you have no clue what happened

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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.