tinking

Yellow face with a raised eyebrow and a hand resting on its chin in a thinking gesture.
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What does the tinking emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of deep, slightly skeptical contemplation.

The Thinking emoji, often referred to as 'Thinking Face' or 'Hmm', is a staple of internet culture used to convey skepticism, deep thought, or passive-aggressive questioning. It originated as a variation of the classic thinking face emoji but evolved into a meme-worthy icon for Discord and Slack users to signal that they are processing a questionable statement or contemplating a complex decision.

When to use it

  • Questioning a friend's questionable life choices
  • Pondering a difficult decision in chat
  • Reacting to a suspicious message from someone
  • Expressing deep confusion about a topic

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How to add this emoji

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