Shy

Yellow smiley face with large, glossy eyes and blushing cheeks, touching its index fingertips together nervously.
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What does the Shy emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of shy, bashful curiosity.

This emoji, commonly known as the 'shy' or 'finger-twiddling' smiley, is a staple of internet culture used to convey bashfulness, hesitation, or a coy request. It stems from the '๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿ‘ˆ' gesture, which became a viral meme representing someone nervously asking a question or feeling intimidated. It is perfect for Discord servers when you want to appear cute, submissive, or slightly embarrassed while making a suggestion.

When to use it

  • Asking a crush out on a date
  • Admitting to a small mistake in chat
  • Requesting a favor from a server friend
  • Expressing bashfulness after receiving a compliment

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the Shy 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 Shy 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 Shy 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 Shy image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.