thonk

Yellow face with a raised eyebrow and a hand resting on its chin in a thoughtful pose.
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What does the thonk emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of deep, skeptical contemplation.

The Thinking emoji is a staple of internet culture, representing a state of deep thought, skepticism, or subtle mockery. It is widely used across Discord and Slack to question the validity of a statement, highlight a logical fallacy, or simply express that someone is 'thinking' about a ridiculous claim.

When to use it

  • Questioning a suspicious claim in chat
  • Expressing deep confusion about a message
  • Mocking a bad take with subtle irony
  • Showing intense focus on a difficult problem

Also known as: :dushy_gang: :Hmm1:

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