clown

Clown with a rainbow wig and full white face makeup wearing a bright red nose.
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What does the clown emoji mean?

The ultimate reaction for when someone is acting like a total fool.

This iconic clown emoji is the internet's go-to way to call out someone for saying something ridiculous, hypocritical, or embarrassing. It has become a staple of modern meme culture, used to dismiss bad takes or mock someone who has clearly embarrassed themselves in a chat.

When to use it

  • Calling out someone for a bad take
  • Mocking a friend for a foolish mistake
  • Dismissing an argument with pure sarcasm
  • Highlighting someone's embarrassing public failure

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