Wait

Hourglass with flowing sand in an anime art style.
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What does the Wait emoji mean?

The universal symbol for 'I'm waiting for you to get to the point.'

This hourglass emoji is the quintessential way to signal impatience or anticipation in a chat. It is frequently used when someone is taking too long to type, respond, or complete a task, serving as a polite yet passive-aggressive nudge to hurry things up.

When to use it

  • Signaling impatience while waiting for a reply
  • Nudging someone to finish their long message
  • Expressing anticipation for an upcoming game launch
  • Highlighting a long wait time for support

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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.