crying

White cat with a scrunched face and bright blue tear streaks streaming down its cheeks.
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What does the crying emoji mean?

A hilariously dramatic cat weeping with exaggerated blue tear streaks.

This iconic crying cat meme, often referred to as 'crying cat' or 'sad cat,' is a staple of internet culture used to express mock sadness or overwhelming emotion. In Discord and Slack, it is frequently deployed to react to bad news, funny failures, or to playfully overreact to minor inconveniences.

When to use it

  • Expressing mock sadness over a funny failure
  • Reacting to bad news with dramatic flair
  • Showing exaggerated sympathy for a friend's struggle
  • Highlighting a moment of overwhelming emotional pain

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How to add this emoji

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