thonk

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

The ultimate expression of deep, skeptical contemplation.

The 'thonk' emoji is a classic internet staple, derived from the 'thinking face' concept but stylized for maximum comedic effect. It is widely used in Discord and Slack communities to signal mock skepticism, deep confusion, or to sarcastically question the intelligence of a previous message. Its distorted, low-fidelity aesthetic makes it a perfect reaction for chaotic or ironic digital conversations.

When to use it

  • Questioning a friend's questionable life choices
  • Expressing deep skepticism about a statement
  • Mocking someone for a foolish comment
  • Pondering a complex or ridiculous situation

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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.