cry

Yellow face with closed eyes and blue tears streaming down, covering its mouth with a hand.
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What does the cry emoji mean?

When the pain is just too real and you need to let it all out.

This classic crying emoji is the universal symbol for feeling overwhelmed, sad, or dramatically distressed in digital conversations. It is a staple in Discord and Slack for expressing mock-sorrow, genuine heartbreak, or over-the-top reactions to unfortunate news or funny failures.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep sadness over a minor inconvenience
  • Reacting to a hilariously tragic gaming moment
  • Showing mock sympathy for a friend's struggle
  • Sharing feelings of overwhelming stress or burnout

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How to add this emoji

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.