HoldthisL

Text reading HOLD THIS L with a large yellow L and an arrow pointing to it against a black background.
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What does the HoldthisL emoji mean?

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

This emoji is a classic internet slang staple used to mock someone who has failed, lost an argument, or made a fool of themselves. Originating from gaming and social media culture, 'holding an L' (Loss) is the definitive way to call out a defeat in Discord chat. It serves as a blunt, humorous, and often savage reaction to any embarrassing situation.

When to use it

  • Mocking someone after a failed gaming play
  • Calling out a bad take in chat
  • Reacting to a friend losing an argument
  • Teasing a rival after their public defeat

Also known as: :Y_Hold_L: :HOLD_THE_L:

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