shrug

Yellow smiley face 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 not knowing.

This classic 3D-rendered emoji features a yellow face shrugging with a nonchalant expression, often used to convey a lack of knowledge or care. It is a staple of internet culture, frequently deployed in Discord and Slack to signal that a situation is beyond one's control or interest. The addition of boots gives it a distinct, slightly surreal aesthetic that makes it a favorite for ironic meme usage.

When to use it

  • Expressing total confusion about a weird topic
  • Admitting you have no idea what happened
  • Showing complete indifference to a bad situation
  • Signaling that you are done with everything

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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.