cry

A blue circular face with closed eyes and a wide open mouth, with large white tears streaming down from the eyes.
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What does the cry emoji mean?

When the pain is just too real to handle.

The classic crying face emoji is a staple of digital communication, representing overwhelming sadness, dramatic despair, or even hyperbolic frustration. It is frequently used in Discord and Slack to express 'fake' crying over minor inconveniences or genuine emotional distress, making it a versatile tool for any conversation.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep sadness over a minor inconvenience
  • Reacting to a hilariously tragic gaming moment
  • Showing dramatic flair during a serious discussion
  • Simulating tears after receiving bad news online

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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.