Waiting

An hourglass with white sand flowing through it on a gold circular background.
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What does the Waiting emoji mean?

The universal symbol for when you're stuck in the loading screen of life.

The hourglass emoji is the quintessential reaction for moments of anticipation, delay, or technical frustration. It is commonly used in Discord servers to signal that a user is waiting for a response, a download, or for a game to finally start. It perfectly captures that specific feeling of watching time tick away while you wait for something to happen.

When to use it

  • Signaling that you are waiting for replies
  • Expressing frustration with slow internet speeds
  • Indicating a long download is in progress
  • Showing patience while waiting for game updates

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How to add this emoji

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