emoji_72

Yellow emoji face looking down with fingers poking together in a shy, nervous gesture.
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What does the emoji_72 emoji mean?

A shy, nervous emoji poking its fingers together in anticipation.

This emoji, often referred to as the 'shy fingers' or 'poking fingers' meme, is a popular way to express hesitation, nervousness, or a desire to ask a difficult question. It originates from internet culture where users post this to signal they are feeling timid or are about to drop a potentially embarrassing or bold statement in chat.

When to use it

  • Expressing nervousness before asking a big question
  • Showing hesitation when admitting a small mistake
  • Acting shy while flirting with someone online
  • Signaling awkwardness during a difficult group conversation

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Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the emoji_72 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 emoji_72 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_72 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 emoji_72 image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.