wait (Animated)

Loading spinner icon consisting of a circular arrangement of gray rounded rectangles.
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What does the wait emoji mean?

The universal symbol for when your internet decides to take a nap.

This is the classic loading spinner icon, a digital representation of patience tested. It is frequently used in Discord and Slack to sarcastically mock someone's slow connection, a lagging game, or a conversation that is going absolutely nowhere.

When to use it

  • Expressing frustration with slow internet speeds
  • Mocking someone for being extremely slow
  • Indicating that a conversation is stalling
  • Highlighting technical issues during a call

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download GIF 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.