Tssk

The "Tssk" emote depicts a yellow cartoon hand with the index finger pointing upwards. This emote is primarily used to draw attention to something important in chat, similar to raising your hand to speak. It can be used to:

• Emphasize an important point or statement
• Indicate a correction or clarification to something previously said
• Playfully or sarcastically point out a mistake or notable moment

The simple, bold design makes it highly visible even in fast-moving chat, making it effective for catching attention.

Unlike many classic Twitch emotes with long histories, "Tssk" is a relatively recent creation that originated as a third-party emote rather than an official Twitch emote. It gained popularity through third-party browser extensions like 7TV, BetterTTV (BTTV), and FrankerFaceZ (FFZ), which allow streamers to add custom emotes to their channels.

The emote is most commonly associated with 7TV, where it has become widely available and used across many channels. While the exact creator and first upload date aren't well-documented, it follows the trend of simple, bold, meme-friendly designs that have become popular in contemporary Twitch culture.

The "Tssk" emote is typically used in these contexts:

• When a viewer wants to interject or add a point to an ongoing conversation in chat
• To correct misinformation shared by the streamer or other chatters
• When highlighting something important that others might have missed
• In response to a streamer asking a question, as a way to signal "I have something to say about this"
• Sometimes used sarcastically to point out obvious mistakes or blunders

The emote's visibility makes it effective in busy chats where text messages might otherwise be overlooked.