shrug
What does the shrug emoji mean?
The ultimate expression of total indifference and confusion.
This classic meme features an elderly man in a red sweater shrugging his shoulders with a bewildered expression. It is widely used in online communities to signify a lack of knowledge, indifference, or a playful 'I don't know' response in conversation.
When to use it
- Expressing total confusion during a difficult conversation
- Admitting you have no idea what happened
- Showing indifference to a trivial or boring topic
- Responding to a question with playful uncertainty
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How to add this emoji
Add to Discord
- Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
- Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
- Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
- Download the shrug image.
- Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
- Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
- Download the shrug image.
- Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
- Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
- Download the shrug image.
- Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
- Upload the file and give it a name.
