cri

White cat with a squinched face and crudely drawn blue tears streaming down its cheeks.
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What does the cri emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of dramatic, over-the-top sadness.

This iconic crying cat meme, often referred to as 'crying cat' or 'sad cat,' is a staple of internet culture. It features a white cat with crudely drawn blue tear lines, used to convey exaggerated sorrow, mock-seriousness, or playful distress in Discord and Slack chats.

When to use it

  • Expressing dramatic sadness over minor inconveniences
  • Reacting to a sad or pathetic situation
  • Showing mock sympathy for a friend's struggle
  • Highlighting a funny but sad moment

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How to add this emoji

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