cringe

Pepe the Frog looking visibly disgusted and cringing with a pained expression.
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What does the cringe emoji mean?

The ultimate reaction for when someone says something so awkward it physically hurts.

This emoji features a variation of the iconic Pepe the Frog character, specifically modified to convey a deep sense of secondhand embarrassment or 'cringe.' It is a staple in gaming communities and Discord servers for reacting to bad takes, awkward moments, or failing attempts at humor in chat.

When to use it

  • Reacting to someone saying something extremely awkward
  • Expressing discomfort at a very bad joke
  • Showing disapproval for a cringeworthy social interaction
  • Highlighting a moment of extreme secondhand embarrassment

Also known as: :PepeEww:

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