cringe

A white blob character with a nervous, cringing expression and blushing cheeks.
Used in 6 servers · Free for your Discord server

What does the cringe emoji mean?

A classic expression of pure, unadulterated secondhand embarrassment.

This character, often referred to as a 'blob' or 'bean' meme, captures the universal feeling of cringing at a bad joke or awkward situation. It is a staple in Discord servers for reacting to questionable takes, awkward social interactions, or moments that make you want to look away.

When to use it

  • Reacting to someone saying something very awkward
  • Expressing discomfort at a really bad joke
  • Showing secondhand embarrassment for a friend's post
  • Responding to a cringeworthy or weird message

Also known as: :AX_scared:

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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 cringe 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 cringe 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 cringe image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.