dab

Yellow smiley face performing a dabbing dance move with its arm.
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What does the dab emoji mean?

A classic yellow smiley face performing the iconic dabbing dance move.

This emoji features a stylized yellow circular face executing a dabbing motion, a gesture that became a massive internet phenomenon in the mid-2010s. It is frequently used in Discord servers to express triumph, mock seriousness, or simply to lean into nostalgic meme culture. It serves as a playful way to acknowledge a victory or to act intentionally cringey for comedic effect.

When to use it

  • Celebrating a small victory in chat
  • Mocking a friend with ironic humor
  • Expressing excitement after a successful play
  • Showing off a cool or confident moment

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the dab 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 dab 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 dab image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.