crycat

White cat with large, watery eyes looking sad and about to cry.
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What does the crycat emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pathetic, teary-eyed sadness for when things just aren't going your way.

This iconic 'crying cat' meme is a staple of internet culture, often used to convey a mix of genuine distress and ironic self-pity. In Discord and Slack, it is the go-to reaction for when you want to playfully over-dramatize a minor inconvenience or express deep, relatable sorrow in a humorous way.

When to use it

  • Expressing fake sadness over a minor inconvenience
  • Reacting to bad news with ironic humor
  • Showing sympathy for a friend's funny struggle
  • Highlighting a pathetic moment in the chat

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the crycat 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 crycat 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 crycat 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 crycat image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.