cry

Yellow smiley face with closed eyes and hands held up to its face in a dramatic crying gesture.
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What does the cry emoji mean?

A dramatic, over-the-top display of fake sorrow for maximum comedic effect.

This 3D-rendered emoji is a staple of internet culture, often used to mockingly express sadness or pity. Its exaggerated, theatrical pose makes it perfect for sarcastically responding to someone's minor inconveniences or complaints in Discord chats.

When to use it

  • Mocking someone for their minor life problems
  • Expressing fake sympathy during a heated debate
  • Reacting to a sad story with ironic humor
  • Teasing friends who are acting overly dramatic

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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.