sinister

Yellow smiley face with a devious grin and hands clasped together in a plotting gesture.
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What does the sinister emoji mean?

A classic, devious smiley plotting something behind those clasped hands.

This iconic emoji features a yellow face with a wide, scheming grin and hands pressed together in a classic 'Mr. Burns' style gesture. It is a staple in online communities for signaling that someone is up to no good, planning a prank, or feeling particularly smug about a clever idea. It is frequently used in Discord and Slack to add a layer of playful malice to any conversation.

When to use it

  • Signaling that you are planning a prank
  • Showing you feel smug about a victory
  • Reacting to a devious or clever comment
  • Expressing that you are up to something

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How to add this emoji

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