thonk

Yellow face with a hand on its chin in a crude, hand-drawn style expressing deep thought.
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What does the thonk emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of deep, questionable contemplation.

The 'Thonk' emoji is a crudely drawn, hand-sketched variation of the classic 'Thinking' face. It has become a staple in Discord communities to signal mock-seriousness, skepticism, or when someone is trying to process an incredibly stupid statement.

When to use it

  • Questioning someone's questionable decision making skills
  • Reacting to a confusing or nonsensical statement
  • Expressing mock intellectual curiosity about something
  • Signaling deep skepticism during a heated debate

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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.