thinking

Yellow smiley face with eyes looking upward and hands clasped together in a plotting gesture.
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What does the thinking emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of plotting something devious or waiting for the tea to be spilled.

This classic 3D-rendered smiley is the gold standard for conveying a sense of calculated mischief or smug anticipation. Often used in Discord and Slack when someone is about to drop a bombshell, troll a friend, or simply watch chaos unfold from the sidelines.

When to use it

  • Waiting for someone to reveal juicy gossip
  • Planning a harmless prank on server members
  • Reacting to a suspicious or questionable statement
  • Showing smug satisfaction after winning an argument

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the thinking 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 thinking 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 thinking 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 thinking image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.