timeout

Shaquille O'Neal making a T-shaped timeout hand gesture with a serious expression.
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What does the timeout emoji mean?

Shaq is calling a timeout on your nonsense.

This emoji features NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal making the universal 'timeout' hand gesture. It is a popular reaction image used in Discord and Slack to signal that a conversation has gone too far, needs a break, or to sarcastically shut down a bad take.

When to use it

  • Stopping an argument in a chaotic chat
  • Requesting a break from intense gaming sessions
  • Shutting down a bad or offensive joke
  • Pausing a conversation to address something else

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the timeout 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 timeout 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 timeout 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 timeout image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.