waiting

Yellow smiley face with a hand on its chin looking skeptical and unimpressed.
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What does the waiting emoji mean?

A hilariously skeptical and deeply unimpressed emoji that says everything without saying a word.

This emoji features a classic yellow smiley face with a hand resting on its chin, conveying a look of intense, borderline judgmental contemplation. It is a staple in Discord servers for moments when someone says something questionable or when you are waiting for a friend to finally finish their sentence. The distorted, slightly low-quality aesthetic adds to the comedic effect, making it perfect for sarcastic replies.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep skepticism about a ridiculous claim
  • Waiting for a friend to finish typing
  • Judging a questionable take in chat
  • Showing intense focus on a confusing topic

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) 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 → 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 → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.