cry

Yellow face with closed eyes and blue tears streaming down cheeks.
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What does the cry emoji mean?

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

This classic crying emoji is a staple of digital communication, used to convey everything from genuine heartbreak to exaggerated, ironic despair. Its iconic design features streams of blue tears, making it the go-to reaction for when things go wrong or when you want to lean into the drama of a situation.

When to use it

  • Expressing dramatic sadness over minor inconveniences
  • Reacting to a sad story in chat
  • Showing ironic despair during a gaming loss
  • Pitying yourself for a funny mistake

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