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Monkey puppet looking sideways with wide eyes in a state of awkward discomfort.
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What does the what emoji mean?

The ultimate reaction for when you're trying to look anywhere but here.

This is the iconic 'Awkward Look Monkey' puppet from the Japanese children's show 'Ōkiku naru Ko'. It has become a legendary internet meme used to express intense discomfort, side-eyeing, or the desire to avoid a conversation after saying something questionable.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly awkward chat moment
  • Avoiding responsibility for a controversial opinion
  • Expressing silent judgment during a heated argument
  • Signaling discomfort when the conversation gets weird

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