smiling_monkey

A crested black macaque looking directly at the camera with a wide, toothy, human-like grin.
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What does the smiling_monkey emoji mean?

A hilariously unhinged monkey grin that says more than words ever could.

This iconic image of a crested black macaque is widely recognized across the internet as the 'monkey selfie' or 'grinning monkey' meme. Its uncanny, human-like smile makes it a staple for Discord servers when you want to react to something awkward, chaotic, or just plain weird. It perfectly captures that 'I know something you don't' energy.

When to use it

  • Reacting to something incredibly awkward or weird
  • Expressing a chaotic and mischievous inner feeling
  • Showing a forced smile during uncomfortable moments
  • Trolling friends with a goofy animal face

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