smirk

Stick figure with a smug expression and hands clasped together in a plotting gesture.
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What does the smirk emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated smugness.

This iconic stick-figure meme, often referred to as the 'smug face' or 'plotting' meme, is a staple of internet culture. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to signal that someone is up to no good, feeling particularly clever, or silently judging a conversation with a knowing grin.

When to use it

  • Signaling that you are plotting something mischievous
  • Reacting to someone saying something incredibly foolish
  • Showing off your smug sense of superiority
  • Teasing a friend during a playful argument

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