crycat

White cat with large, glossy, tear-filled eyes looking up with a distressed expression.
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What does the crycat emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated internet despair.

This iconic crying cat meme, often referred to as 'crying cat' or 'sad cat', is a staple of internet culture used to convey overwhelming sadness, mock-seriousness, or exaggerated distress. It originated from a manipulated photo of a cat with human-like teary eyes, becoming a go-to reaction for when things go wrong in Discord chats or when you just want to be dramatically sad for comedic effect.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep sadness over minor inconveniences
  • Reacting to bad news with dramatic flair
  • Showing mock despair during gaming sessions
  • Sharing relatable feelings of overwhelming stress

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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.