broke

A simple white character with a sad expression holding an empty brown wallet.
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What does the broke emoji mean?

When your bank account balance hits zero and the reality sets in.

This emoji features a minimalist, hand-drawn character looking visibly distressed while holding an empty wallet. It is a staple in internet meme culture for expressing financial struggle, being 'broke,' or reacting to expensive purchases in chat servers.

When to use it

  • Expressing financial struggle after buying new games
  • Reacting to an expensive item link in chat
  • Showing sadness over a lack of money
  • Complaining about being broke at the moment

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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 broke 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 broke 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 broke image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.