cry

Cat with large, watery eyes looking intensely sad and tearful.
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What does the cry emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of dramatic, over-the-top sadness.

This is the iconic 'Crying Cat' meme, a staple of internet culture used to convey exaggerated emotional distress or mock-serious heartbreak. In Discord and Slack, it is the go-to reaction for when something is mildly inconvenient or hilariously tragic, serving as a humorous way to express faux-sadness.

When to use it

  • Expressing fake sadness over minor inconveniences
  • Reacting to a hilariously tragic gaming moment
  • Showing dramatic disappointment in a chat thread
  • Mocking a friend for being overly sensitive

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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.