16_afk

A blue circular character with a wedge-shaped mouth and floating Zs above it, indicating sleep.
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What does the 16_afk emoji mean?

A sleepy, circular character catching some much-needed Zs.

This emoji features a simple, circular character with a wedge-shaped mouth, reminiscent of classic arcade icons, drifting off to sleep. It is commonly used in Discord and Slack to signal that a user is stepping away from their keyboard or is currently inactive. The addition of floating 'Z' symbols clearly communicates a state of rest or disengagement.

When to use it

  • Signaling that you are stepping away briefly
  • Indicating that you are going to sleep
  • Showing that you are bored by the conversation
  • Representing a user who is currently inactive

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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 16_afk 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 16_afk 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 16_afk image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.