thonk

Yellow face with a hand on its chin looking skeptical.
Used in 24 servers · 8 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the thonk emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of deep, skeptical contemplation.

The Thonk emoji is a classic internet meme featuring a distorted, hand-drawn version of the thinking face. It is widely used across Discord and Slack to mockingly question someone's logic, express genuine confusion, or highlight a particularly questionable statement in chat.

When to use it

  • Questioning a friend's questionable life choices
  • Expressing deep confusion during a conversation
  • Mocking a bad take in a chat
  • Showing intense focus on a difficult problem

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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.