wdym (Animated)

Yellow 3D smiley face shrugging with hands out and wearing shoes.
Used in 4 servers · Free for your Discord server

What does the wdym emoji mean?

The ultimate shrug when you have absolutely no idea what is going on.

This classic 3D-rendered smiley, often referred to as the 'shrug emoji' or 'wdym', captures a sense of bewildered indifference or feigned ignorance. It is a staple in internet culture for responding to confusing statements, absurd questions, or when you simply want to express total lack of comprehension with a touch of sass.

When to use it

  • Responding to an incredibly confusing statement
  • Expressing complete bewilderment at a situation
  • Showing feigned ignorance during a conversation
  • Reacting to an absurd or nonsensical message

Also known as: :538766huh: :b77d8f4077f1406997a7a4b0c2fed945:

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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 wdym 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 wdym 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 wdym image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.