wait

Yellow smiley face holding a white sign with the word WAIT written in black text.
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What does the wait emoji mean?

A classic yellow smiley holding up a sign to hit the brakes on the conversation.

This emoji features a stylized yellow face holding a sign that reads 'WAIT' in bold black letters. It is a staple in Discord servers for playfully telling someone to slow down, pause, or hold their horses during a fast-paced chat. The simple, iconic design makes it a versatile tool for moderating the flow of conversation with humor.

When to use it

  • Telling someone to slow down their typing
  • Asking a friend to pause the game
  • Requesting a moment to finish a thought
  • Halting a chaotic or spammy chat thread

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How to add this emoji

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