backstab

Two blue figures in a hug with one holding a silver dagger behind the other's back.
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What does the backstab emoji mean?

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

The backstab emoji is a classic representation of betrayal, often used in gaming or social contexts to highlight a sudden turn of events. It features two figures in a hug, with one holding a dagger behind the other's back, perfectly capturing the irony of a fake friendship. It is a staple in Discord servers for reacting to backstabbing moments in games or dramatic social situations.

When to use it

  • Highlighting a sudden betrayal in a game
  • Reacting to someone acting fake in chat
  • Calling out a friend for being disloyal
  • Adding irony to a seemingly friendly message

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the backstab image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the backstab 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 backstab image.
  2. Open Server Settings โ†’ Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the backstab image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.