1_

Yellow smiley face looking down with wide eyes and blushing cheeks while touching its index fingers together.
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What does the 1_ emoji mean?

The ultimate emoji for when you are feeling shy, nervous, or just plain awkward.

This emoji, often referred to as the 'finger-touching' or 'shy' emoji, is a staple of internet culture used to convey bashfulness, hesitation, or a playful sense of guilt. It originated from a popular meme format where characters touch their index fingers together to signal they are asking a question or feeling insecure. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to soften a request or react to a moment of social awkwardness.

When to use it

  • Asking a favor in a shy way
  • Expressing nervousness before saying something bold
  • Reacting to an awkward social interaction online
  • Showing hesitation when making a new suggestion

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the 1_ 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 1_ 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 1_ image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.