emoji_21

Yellow smiley face with a sad expression and fingers touching together in a shy gesture.
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What does the emoji_21 emoji mean?

The ultimate emoji for when you're 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 features the classic yellow smiley face with fingers pressed together, mimicking the popular anime-inspired gesture for being timid or asking a difficult question. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to soften a request or express mild embarrassment.

When to use it

  • Asking a question with a shy tone
  • Expressing hesitation about a difficult request
  • Showing mild embarrassment after a mistake
  • Acting bashful when receiving a compliment

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the emoji_21 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 emoji_21 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 emoji_21 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 emoji_21 image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.