__

Yellow smiley face looking upward with a finger on its chin in a thoughtful or suspicious expression.
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What does the __ emoji mean?

A classic yellow smiley face deep in thought, looking up with a skeptical gaze.

This emoji captures the quintessential 'thinking' expression, often used in digital communication to convey skepticism, contemplation, or feigned innocence. It is a staple of early 2000s internet culture, frequently used in forums and chat platforms to signal that a user is processing information or questioning the validity of a statement. Its exaggerated, upward-looking eyes and hand-on-chin gesture make it the perfect reaction for when something just doesn't quite add up.

When to use it

  • Questioning the logic of a recent statement
  • Expressing deep contemplation about a complex topic
  • Signaling skepticism during a heated debate
  • Reacting to a confusing or suspicious message

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How to add this emoji

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