cringe

Pepe the Frog holding a white sign with the word CRINGE written in black text.
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What does the cringe emoji mean?

The ultimate reaction for when something is just too awkward to handle.

This emoji features Pepe the Frog holding a sign that explicitly labels a situation as 'cringe'. It is a staple in internet culture for expressing secondhand embarrassment or mocking awkward behavior in Discord or Slack channels. Use it to shut down a bad take or highlight a particularly uncomfortable moment in the chat.

When to use it

  • Reacting to someone posting an awkward message
  • Calling out a bad take in chat
  • Expressing secondhand embarrassment for a user
  • Shutting down a conversation that feels uncomfortable

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the cringe 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 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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.