smirk

SpongeBob character face with a smug, knowing smirk and narrowed eyes.
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What does the smirk emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of knowing exactly what you just did.

This iconic close-up of a character from SpongeBob SquarePants has become a staple of internet culture, representing a smug, knowing, or mischievous attitude. It is frequently used in Discord and Slack to silently acknowledge a joke, call out someone's behavior, or express a sense of superiority in a conversation.

When to use it

  • Acknowledging a sarcastic joke in the chat
  • Calling out someone for acting very suspicious
  • Expressing a smug sense of personal satisfaction
  • Reacting to a questionable comment with irony

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the smirk 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 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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.