shrug (Animated)

A colorful cat character shrugging with hands up in a gesture of confusion.
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What does the shrug emoji mean?

When you have absolutely no idea what is going on, just shrug it off.

This shrug emoji features a cute, stylized cat character performing the classic 'shrug' gesture, signaling confusion, indifference, or a lack of answers. It is a staple in Discord servers for moments when a situation is too chaotic to explain or when someone is simply playing dumb. The multiple color variations allow users to pick the one that best matches their server's aesthetic or their current mood.

When to use it

  • Expressing total confusion about a weird topic
  • Admitting you have no idea what happened
  • Showing indifference toward a trivial server drama
  • Responding to an unanswerable question with humor

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download GIF 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.