thonk (Animated)

Man tapping his temple with a smug and knowing expression.
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What does the thonk emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of big brain energy and smug satisfaction.

This emoji features Kayode Ewumi from the web series #HoodDocumentary, famously known as the 'Roll Safe' meme. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to mockingly suggest a 'smart' or 'logical' solution that is actually quite ridiculous or questionable. It perfectly captures the essence of smug intellectual superiority.

When to use it

  • Mocking someone for a questionable life choice
  • Suggesting a hilariously bad but clever idea
  • Reacting to a galaxy brain level take
  • Showing off your own questionable logic skills

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download GIF above to save the thonk image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → 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 → 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.