TikTok Thinking emoji

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Description

The [thinking] emoji on TikTok is a custom emoticon that appears as a face with a raised eyebrow and a hand on the chin when you type [thinking] in square brackets. It conveys contemplation, curiosity, or a sense of pondering. It's one of TikTok's 46 secret emojis that only display within the TikTok app.

How to use

Type [thinking] in any TikTok comment, caption, video description, or DM. It automatically converts to the emoji when posted.

example: What's going on here? [thinking]

Meaning and usage

• express contemplation: "[thinking] That’s an interesting point" to highlight thoughtful moments
• show curiosity: "[thinking] What’s the story behind this?" in response to mysterious content
• pondering: "[thinking] Hmm, not sure about that" for skeptical reactions
• questioning: "[thinking] Is there more to this?" in investigative videos
• playful doubt: "[thinking] Are you serious?" for lighthearted challenges

Comparison to Unicode emojis

TikTok's [thinking] differs from standard Unicode emojis like 🤔 (thinking face). The TikTok version features a more cartoonish design with a pronounced raised eyebrow, a hand on the chin, and vibrant colors for emphasis. While Unicode emojis work across all platforms, [thinking] is exclusive to TikTok and only displays within the app — outside TikTok, it shows as plain text.

Popular trends

The [thinking] emoji appears in mystery videos, brain teasers, and reaction content questioning or analyzing something intriguing. Search "[thinking]" on TikTok to see it in puzzle-solving clips or skeptical response videos.

Creator tip

Pair [thinking] with suspenseful or quirky sounds to enhance curious or skeptical content. Use it in captions or comments to engage viewers with questions or theories. Combine with other secret emojis like [surprised] for dynamic storytelling, but use sparingly to avoid diluting its impact.

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