Cry

A man with a pained expression and tears streaming down his face.
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What does the Cry emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of deep, soul-crushing sadness.

This is the iconic 'Crying Black Man' meme, featuring WoodysGamertag, which has become a staple of internet culture for expressing profound disappointment or mock-sadness. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to react to bad news, failed rolls, or just to be dramatic about minor inconveniences.

When to use it

  • Reacting to a truly disappointing game update
  • Expressing mock sadness over a minor inconvenience
  • Showing genuine heartbreak after a server loss
  • Responding to someone sharing a tragic story

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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.