fish

A close-up of a triggerfish staring directly into the camera with a blank, judgmental expression.
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What does the fish emoji mean?

The ultimate stare-down fish that knows exactly what you did.

This iconic 'staring fish' meme features a close-up of a triggerfish looking directly into the camera lens with a hilariously blank, judgmental expression. It has become a staple in Discord servers for moments of awkward silence, intense scrutiny, or simply reacting to a questionable take in the chat.

When to use it

  • Reacting to a very questionable chat message
  • Staring down someone who said something weird
  • Expressing confusion during an awkward conversation
  • Adding comedic tension to a serious discussion

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