thonking

A distorted yellow face with a brown hand resting on its chin, looking skeptical.
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What does the thonking emoji mean?

A hilariously distorted, low-effort take on the classic thinking face.

The thonking emoji is a staple of internet meme culture, serving as a deep-fried, intentionally poorly drawn version of the standard thinking face. It is frequently used in Discord and Slack to mock someone's questionable logic, express extreme skepticism, or simply add a layer of ironic humor to a conversation.

When to use it

  • Questioning someone's questionable logic in chat
  • Expressing deep irony during a conversation
  • Mocking a bad take with visual humor
  • Reacting to a confusing or absurd statement

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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 thonking 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 thonking 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 thonking image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.