cringe

Yellow emoji face with gritted teeth and the word Cringe written in orange text above it.
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What does the cringe emoji mean?

The ultimate reaction for when things get a little too awkward.

This classic emoji features a grimacing face paired with the word 'CRINGE' in bold, orange text. It is a staple in Discord servers for calling out awkward moments, bad jokes, or secondhand embarrassment in real-time.

When to use it

  • Reacting to someone telling a bad joke
  • Expressing discomfort at an awkward social situation
  • Calling out someone for being overly dramatic
  • Showing secondhand embarrassment during a conversation

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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.