Shy (Animated)

Yellow face with blushing cheeks and fingers touching together in a bashful gesture.
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What does the Shy emoji mean?

The ultimate emoji for when you are feeling shy, awkward, or fishing for a compliment.

This emoji, often referred to as the 'shy' or 'finger-touching' emoji, features a character with blushing cheeks and fingers pressed together. It originated from anime and manga tropes depicting bashfulness or hesitation and has become a staple in internet culture to express vulnerability, nervousness, or a playful 'is it okay if I ask?' vibe in Discord and Slack chats.

When to use it

  • Expressing bashfulness after receiving a nice compliment
  • Asking a favor while feeling slightly nervous
  • Showing hesitation before sharing an unpopular opinion
  • Acting coy while flirting with a crush

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download GIF above to save the Shy image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → 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 → 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 → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.