cry

Baby with a tearful, pouting expression and red eyes looking directly at the camera.
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What does the cry emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated toddler heartbreak.

This iconic image of a crying baby captures the universal feeling of being completely overwhelmed by minor inconveniences. Widely used in Discord and Slack, it serves as the perfect reaction for when things go wrong, when you're feeling dramatic, or when you just need to express mock sadness for comedic effect.

When to use it

  • Expressing dramatic sadness over minor inconveniences
  • Reacting to bad news with comedic flair
  • Showing mock sympathy for a friend's struggle
  • Highlighting a moment of pure emotional defeat

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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 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 → 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 → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.