wow

Yellow smiley face with a wide-open mouth expressing extreme shock.
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What does the wow emoji mean?

A classic, low-resolution expression of pure, unadulterated shock.

This emoji captures the quintessential 'wow' moment, often used in internet culture to express genuine surprise, disbelief, or mock astonishment. Its pixelated, low-fidelity aesthetic is a staple of classic Discord server culture, harkening back to early 2000s web humor. It is the perfect reaction to unexpected news, wild claims, or absurd moments in chat.

When to use it

  • Reacting to a shocking piece of news
  • Expressing disbelief at a wild statement
  • Showing genuine amazement at someone's achievement
  • Mocking an overly dramatic story in chat

Also known as: :emoji_63:

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