hug

Small white creature with large black eyes and pink cheeks reaching out with open arms.
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What does the hug emoji mean?

A tiny, wide-eyed creature reaching out for a warm, desperate hug.

This is the 'Autism Creature' or 'TBH' meme, a stylized, simplistic character often used to express overwhelming affection, social awkwardness, or a need for comfort. In Discord and Slack communities, it serves as the ultimate shorthand for wanting a hug or showing pure, unadulterated wholesome energy.

When to use it

  • Asking for a hug after a bad day
  • Showing affection to a close discord friend
  • Expressing deep appreciation for a kind gesture
  • Sending comfort to someone feeling very lonely

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How to add this emoji

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