🤔 Thinking Face Emoji — Meaning, Copy & Paste, Codes

01 — Meaning

What does the 🤔 Thinking Face emoji mean?

In plain english

Generally, when someone sends you the thinking face emoji, they’re either trying to get your opinion or they’re expressing that they need a moment to process what you’ve said. It’s a way of saying "Let me think about that." 🤔 sits in smiley emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in popular emojis.

Where it comes from

The thinking face emoji (🤔) is basically saying “I’m giving this some thought.” People use it when they’re genuinely pondering something, like when they’re trying to figure out a problem or just lost in thought. It can also show confusion or uncertainty – like when you’re not quite sure how to respond to something. You’ll often see it used in situations where someone wants to express they’re considering an option or are genuinely curious.

Also known as

People search for this character under a lot of different names, and the ones we have collected number 8.

chin emojiconsider emojiface emojihmm emojiponder emojipondering emojithinking emojiwondering emoji

People also look for it as ponder emoji, thinking emoji.

02 — Platforms

Thinking Face emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character you send is always U+1F914. The picture is not: it is redrawn by each system, and the designs below number 9.

AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS

GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome

Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps

FacebookFacebook, Messenger

OpenMojiOpen-source, design systems

SamsungGalaxy, One UI

MicrosoftWindows, Teams, Fluent

WhatsAppWhatsApp on Android

JoyPixelsSlack, Discord themes

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Thinking Face emoji copy and paste

Everything here is the same character in different notation — including the shortcode chat apps know it by, :thinking_face:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Different notation, one result: whichever escape you paste, what comes out is U+1F914.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🤔 Thinking Face emoji

No picker to hand? The thinking face can be typed straight from the keyboard — the codes for that are below, one per system.

iPhone & iPad

Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “thinking face”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.

Android

On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.

Windows & Mac

Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “thinking face”.

Slack & Discord

Type the shortcode :thinking_face: and it converts to 🤔 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.

Websites & code

In HTML use 🤔, in CSS \1F914, in JavaScript \u{1F914}.

No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.

05 — Download

Thinking Face emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 9. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →

Apple PNG · 160px

Google PNG · 160px

Twitter / X SVG vector

Facebook PNG · 64px

OpenMoji SVG vector

Samsung PNG · 64px

Microsoft PNG · 64px

WhatsApp PNG · 64px

JoyPixels PNG · 64px

06 — Combinations

Thinking Face emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around thinking face for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →

Cool thinking face combos

Cute thinking face combos

Mood thinking face combos

Aesthetic thinking face combos

Dark thinking face combos

Party thinking face combos

Love thinking face combos

Flex thinking face combos

Unhinged thinking face combos

Soft thinking face combos

Late night thinking face combos

Summer thinking face combos

Gaming thinking face combos

Y2K thinking face combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that with 🤔, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — Emoji Kitchen

Thinking Face Emoji Kitchen stickers

Mixed with other emojis by Google's Kitchen — 619 stickers exist for the thinking face, and 12 of them are below. Tap any to open it full size.

Mix it yourself →

Thinking Face mixed with Face with Tears of Joy — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🤔 + 😂

Thinking Face mixed with Red Heart — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🤔 + ❤️

Thinking Face mixed with Rolling on the Floor Laughing — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🤔 + 🤣

Thinking Face mixed with Thumbs Up — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🤔 + 👍

Thinking Face mixed with Loudly Crying Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🤔 + 😭

Thinking Face mixed with Folded Hands — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🤔 + 🙏

Thinking Face mixed with Face Blowing a Kiss — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🤔 + 😘

Thinking Face mixed with Smiling Face with Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🤔 + 🥰

Thinking Face mixed with Smiling Face with Heart-eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🤔 + 😍

Thinking Face mixed with Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🤔 + 😊

Thinking Face mixed with Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🤔 + 😁

Thinking Face mixed with Two Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🤔 + 💕

08 — In conversation

What 🤔 means from a girl or a guy

Who sent the thinking face and what came before it change the reading more than the emoji itself does.

From a girl

When a girl sends you the thinking face emoji, it often means she's genuinely considering your words and wants to respond thoughtfully. Sometimes, it can also be a polite way of saying she needs a little time to formulate a response, especially if the conversation is a bit intense. Don’t overthink it too much – it’s usually a good sign.

From a guy

A guy sending the thinking face emoji can mean a few things. He might be genuinely trying to understand what you’re saying. Or, he could be stalling for time before giving you an answer. It’s less often used to signal confusion than it is to show he’s actively considering your point.

How to reply

If someone sends you 🤔, you could reply with: “Seriously 🤔”, “Let me think 🤔💭”, “I’m with you 🤔”, or “Good point 🤔👍”.

Used in a sentence

09 — Apps

What 🤔 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

Chat apps do not change U+1F914, they change what it looks like and what people take it to mean.

TikTok & Instagram

Generally, when someone sends you the thinking face emoji, they’re either trying to get your opinion or they’re expressing that they need a moment to process what you’ve said. It’s a way of saying "Let me think about that." In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.

WhatsApp draws 🤔 with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 🤔 in it is shown enlarged.

Discord & Slack

Both accept the shortcode :thinking_face:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 🤔 looks different there than on your phone.

Outlook & email

Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste 🤔 from the copy button above.

10 — Related

Emojis similar to the Thinking Face emoji

Same family (face-hand) — often confused with thinking face or used alongside it.

Smileys & Emotion →

🤗Smiling Face with Open Hands 🤭Face with Hand Over Mouth 🤫Shushing Face 🫢Face With Open Eyes And Hand Over Mouth 🫣Face With Peeking Eye 🫡Saluting Face 😀Grinning Face 😃Grinning Face with Big Eyes 😄Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes 😁Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes 😆Grinning Squinting Face 😅Grinning Face with Sweat

Collections 🤔 belongs to — every one of them is a different way people go looking for it:

smiley emojis popular emojis

11 — History

Where the 🤔 Thinking Face emoji came from

When it was approved, which release it landed in, and how long phones have had it.

AppleiOS

Thinking Face emoji, Apple, iOS 18.4 — iOS 18.4

Thinking Face emoji, Apple, iOS 26 — iOS 26

GoogleAndroid

Thinking Face emoji, Google, Blob, 2017 — Blob, 2017

Thinking Face emoji, Google, Redesign, 2017 — Redesign, 2017

Thinking Face emoji, Google, Android 2018 — Android 2018

Thinking Face emoji, Google, Android 2020 — Android 2020

Twitter / XTwemoji

Thinking Face emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16 — Twemoji 16

Thinking Face emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17 — Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1F914 never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2015

Added to the standard

Thinking Face was approved as U+1F914 and shipped in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today

Drawn 9 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 🤔 is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp, JoyPixels. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Thinking Face emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🤔 Thinking Face emoji mean?

Generally, when someone sends you the thinking face emoji, they’re either trying to get your opinion or they’re expressing that they need a moment to process what you’ve said. It’s a way of saying "Let me think about that."

What does 🤔 mean from a girl?

When a girl sends you the thinking face emoji, it often means she's genuinely considering your words and wants to respond thoughtfully. Sometimes, it can also be a polite way of saying she needs a little time to formulate a response, especially if the conversation is a bit intense. Don’t overthink it too much – it’s usually a good sign.

What does 🤔 mean from a guy?

A guy sending the thinking face emoji can mean a few things. He might be genuinely trying to understand what you’re saying. Or, he could be stalling for time before giving you an answer. It’s less often used to signal confusion than it is to show he’s actively considering your point.

How do you reply to the 🤔 emoji?

If someone sends you 🤔, you could reply with: “Seriously 🤔”, “Let me think 🤔💭”, “I’m with you 🤔”, or “Good point 🤔👍”.

What else is the 🤔 emoji called?

Thinking Face is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “chin emoji”, “consider emoji”, “face emoji”, “hmm emoji”, “ponder emoji”, “pondering emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F914.

What is the Unicode code for 🤔?

The Thinking Face emoji is U+1F914, added in Emoji 1.0 (2015). In HTML you can write it as 🤔, and in CSS as \1F914.

How do I copy and paste the 🤔 emoji?

Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 🤔 goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :thinking_face: for Slack and Discord.

Does 🤔 look the same on every phone?

No. Thinking Face is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp and JoyPixels all ship their own artwork for U+1F914. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.

🤔Thinking Face Emoji

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