thonk

Yellow face with a hand on its chin looking skeptical.
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What does the thonk emoji mean?

A classic yellow face deep in thought.

This iconic yellow face features a hand resting on its chin, conveying a sense of deep contemplation or mild skepticism. It is a staple in internet culture, frequently used in Discord and Slack to signal that someone is questioning a statement or pondering a complex idea.

When to use it

  • Questioning a strange statement in chat
  • Pondering a difficult decision with friends
  • Expressing skepticism about a shared link
  • Showing deep thought during a conversation

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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.