yikes

A yellow face with a blue forehead looking downward with a pained, grimacing expression.
Used in 2 servers · Free for your Discord server

What does the yikes emoji mean?

That moment when you see something so cringe it physically hurts.

This emoji captures the visceral reaction of 'yikes' or second-hand embarrassment. It is a staple in Discord servers for responding to questionable takes, awkward situations, or cursed content that leaves you speechless and slightly nauseated.

When to use it

  • Reacting to someone posting something extremely cringe
  • Expressing discomfort at a very awkward situation
  • Showing physical pain from a bad joke
  • Responding to a truly cursed internet take

Also known as: :43967yikes:

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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.