thonk

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

The ultimate expression of deep, skeptical contemplation.

The Thonk emoji is a distorted, hand-drawn variation of the classic thinking face, widely used across Discord and Slack to signal intense skepticism or mock confusion. It originated from internet meme culture as a way to sarcastically question the intelligence or logic of a preceding message. Its lopsided, crudely drawn aesthetic makes it a staple for ironic or humorous chat interactions.

When to use it

  • Questioning the logic of a bad take
  • Expressing deep skepticism about a claim
  • Mocking someone for saying something foolish
  • Showing intense confusion during a conversation

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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.