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Fish character from SpongeBob with a blank, confused expression and a slightly open mouth.
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What does the what emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated confusion and disbelief.

This emoji features a character from SpongeBob SquarePants with a blank, deeply bewildered stare. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to react to nonsensical statements, bizarre behavior, or when someone says something so confusing that you are left speechless.

When to use it

  • Reacting to a completely nonsensical chat message
  • Expressing deep confusion during a weird conversation
  • Showing disbelief at someone's questionable life choices
  • Responding to a bizarre or unexpected statement

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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.