skype_shy (Animated)

Yellow smiley face with wide, staring eyes and a thin, tight-lipped smile.
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What does the skype_shy emoji mean?

A classic, wide-eyed smile that perfectly captures that awkward, 'I don't know what to say' moment.

This iconic smiley originated from the classic Skype messenger era, serving as the quintessential 'shy' or 'awkward' reaction. It is widely used across Discord and Slack to acknowledge a strange comment, signal mild social anxiety, or respond to an uncomfortable situation with a forced, polite grin.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly awkward group chat message
  • Showing mild embarrassment after making a silly mistake
  • Acknowledging a weird comment with forced politeness
  • Expressing uncertainty during a confusing conversation

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How to add this emoji

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