cry

Yellow face with blue tears streaming down its cheeks in a pixel art style.
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What does the cry emoji mean?

A classic pixelated display of pure, unadulterated heartbreak.

This iconic crying emoji is a staple of internet culture, originating from early messenger platforms and now a Discord essential. It is used to express dramatic sadness, mock-serious despair, or genuine frustration in chat. Its pixelated aesthetic gives it a nostalgic, retro feel that fits perfectly in any gaming or community server.

When to use it

  • Expressing dramatic sadness over minor inconveniences
  • Reacting to bad news in a chat
  • Showing mock despair during a gaming loss
  • Sharing a relatable moment of deep frustration

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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 → 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 → 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.