thinking

Thinking face emoji with a hand resting on its chin and a furrowed brow.
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What does the thinking emoji mean?

The ultimate expression for when you are deep in thought or questioning everything.

The Thinking Face emoji is a staple of internet culture, widely used to convey skepticism, deep contemplation, or subtle sarcasm. It originated as a standard Unicode character but became a legendary meme on platforms like Discord and Slack, often used to call out questionable logic or express mock intellectualism.

When to use it

  • Questioning a friend's questionable life choices
  • Pondering the meaning of a cryptic message
  • Expressing skepticism during a heated debate
  • Showing deep thought about a complex topic

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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 → 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 → 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 → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.