yikes

Monkey puppet looking sideways with a nervous and awkward expression.
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What does the yikes emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of awkward side-eye and nervous avoidance.

This emoji features the iconic 'Monkey Puppet' meme character, famously known for its side-glancing, uncomfortable expression. It is a staple in digital communication for signaling social anxiety, awkwardness, or a desire to look away when a conversation gets too intense or weird.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly awkward social situation
  • Expressing discomfort during a weird conversation
  • Avoiding eye contact after saying something silly
  • Showing nervousness when being called out
  • Highlighting a moment of pure social anxiety

Also known as: :Welp:

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