thonk

Yellow face with a hand on its chin and a skeptical expression, drawn in a crude, low-fidelity style.
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What does the thonk emoji mean?

A crudely drawn, hilariously skeptical take on the classic thinking face.

The Thonk emoji is a staple of internet culture, originating as a distorted, low-fidelity version of the standard thinking face emoji. It is widely used in Discord and Slack communities to express deep skepticism, mock confusion, or highlight a questionable statement made by another user. Its intentionally poor quality adds a layer of irony and humor to any conversation.

When to use it

  • Questioning a friend's questionable life choices
  • Expressing deep skepticism about a bold claim
  • Mocking someone for saying something very obvious
  • Highlighting a confusing message in the chat

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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.