thonk

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

The quintessential internet reaction for when you are deep in thought or questioning reality.

The Thonk emoji is a classic internet staple derived from the 'Thinking' face, often used to convey skepticism, confusion, or mock intellectualism. It is a cornerstone of Discord and Slack culture, frequently deployed to respond to questionable takes, confusing statements, or to signal that the user is 'thinking' about a reply. Its distorted, hand-drawn aesthetic makes it a humorous alternative to the standard platform-native thinking emojis.

When to use it

  • Questioning a friend's questionable life choices
  • Expressing deep confusion during a conversation
  • Mocking someone for saying something silly
  • Signaling that you are pondering a response

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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.