crying

A close-up of a cat with large, glossy, tear-filled eyes looking extremely sad.
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What does the crying emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated internet sadness.

This is the iconic 'Crying Cat' meme, a staple of internet culture used to convey exaggerated sorrow or mock-serious distress. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to react to bad news, failed rolls, or just to be dramatic about minor inconveniences.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep sadness over minor inconveniences
  • Reacting to bad news in group chats
  • Showing mock distress during gaming sessions
  • Sharing feelings of overwhelming internet sorrow

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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.