shrug

Older man shrugging his shoulders with a confused facial expression.
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What does the shrug emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of total indifference and not knowing.

This classic meme features an older man shrugging with a look of helpless confusion. It is a staple of internet culture, frequently used in Discord and Slack to signal that you have no idea what is happening or simply do not care about the outcome.

When to use it

  • -ing responding to unanswerable questions in chat
  • -ing expressing total lack of knowledge about topics
  • -ing showing indifference toward a confusing situation
  • -ing signaling that you have no clue whatsoever

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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.