cq (Animated)

A man with a smug expression holds a purple cup while looking directly at the camera.
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What does the cq emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of sipping tea and watching the drama unfold.

This emoji features a man looking directly at the camera with a smug, knowing expression while holding a cup, perfectly capturing the 'sipping tea' meme format. It is a staple in Discord servers for moments when you are observing a chaotic conversation without getting involved, signaling that you are aware of the subtext.

When to use it

  • Observing heated arguments without saying a word
  • Reacting to juicy gossip shared in chat
  • Showing silent judgment during a weird discussion
  • Signaling awareness of the underlying server drama

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How to add this emoji

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