tinking

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

The ultimate expression of deep, slightly skeptical contemplation.

This emoji is a distorted, hand-drawn variation of the classic 'thinking' face, often referred to as 'tinking' or 'thonking'. It is a staple in internet culture, used to convey mock-seriousness, intense scrutiny, or a playful questioning of someone's questionable logic in chat.

When to use it

  • Questioning a friend's questionable life choices
  • Expressing deep skepticism about a statement
  • Pondering the meaning of a weird message
  • Mocking someone for saying something foolish

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the tinking image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → 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 tinking 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 tinking 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 tinking image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.