Cough

Cat with wide eyes and open mouth looking like it is sneezing or coughing.
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What does the Cough emoji mean?

A hilarious, wide-eyed cat captured in the middle of a dramatic sneeze or cough.

This emoji features a popular internet cat meme known for its exaggerated, wide-eyed expression and open mouth, often used to represent a sneeze, cough, or general state of shock. It is a staple in Discord servers for reacting to awkward moments, sudden interruptions, or when someone says something so ridiculous it leaves you speechless. The raw, unpolished aesthetic makes it a perfect reaction for chaotic or humorous chat threads.

When to use it

  • Reacting to someone saying something completely absurd
  • Signaling that you are currently feeling very sick
  • Expressing shock after a sudden unexpected event
  • Interrupting a conversation with a funny reaction

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the Cough 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 Cough 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 Cough 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 Cough image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.