holdthisL

Text reading HOLD THIS L with a yellow L and a curved arrow pointing towards it.
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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 staple of internet trash-talk, used to call out a failure, a bad take, or a humiliating defeat. Originating from gaming culture where 'taking an L' means losing, this vibrant, bold graphic is the perfect way to shut down an argument or mock a blunder in Discord chat.

When to use it

  • Mocking someone after a terrible gaming loss
  • Calling out a friend for a bad take
  • Responding to a failed attempt at humor
  • Highlighting a public embarrassment in the chat

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the holdthisL image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ 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 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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.