cry

Cat with large, watery, tear-filled eyes looking directly at the camera with a sad expression.
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What does the cry emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated internet sadness.

This iconic image, widely known as the 'crying cat' meme, features a close-up of a cat with digitally edited teary eyes. It has become a staple of internet culture, used to convey mock sadness, over-the-top emotional distress, or a 'pathetic' vibe in chat environments like Discord and Slack.

When to use it

  • Expressing mock sadness over minor inconveniences
  • Reacting to a pathetic or funny situation
  • Showing exaggerated distress during a conversation
  • Highlighting a moment of feeling truly defeated

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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.