thonk

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

The quintessential expression of deep, skeptical contemplation.

The Thonk emoji is a classic internet meme featuring a stylized, yellow face with a hand resting on its chin in a pose of deep thought. It originated from the 'Thinking' emoji and became a staple of Discord and Slack culture, used to sarcastically or genuinely question the logic behind a statement or to signal intense confusion.

When to use it

  • Questioning a strange statement in chat
  • Expressing deep skepticism about a claim
  • Pondering a difficult decision with friends
  • Mocking someone's questionable life choices

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the thonk 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 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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.