HOLD_THE_L

Text reading HOLD THIS L with a small arrow pointing towards the letter L.
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What does the HOLD_THE_L emoji mean?

The ultimate way to tell someone they just took a massive loss.

This emoji is a staple of internet trash-talk culture, referencing the slang 'taking an L' (loss). It is frequently used in Discord servers during gaming sessions or heated debates to mock an opponent's failure or bad take.

When to use it

  • Mocking someone after a failed gaming play
  • Calling out a bad take in chat
  • Trolling friends after they lose a bet
  • Highlighting a hilarious failure in the server

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the HOLD_THE_L 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 HOLD_THE_L 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 HOLD_THE_L 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 HOLD_THE_L image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.