kappa

A grayscale portrait of a man with a smug, knowing smirk.
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What does the kappa emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of internet sarcasm and smug disbelief.

Kappa is one of the most iconic emotes in internet history, originating from Twitch as a grayscale photo of Josh DeSeno. It is universally recognized as a signal for sarcasm, trolling, or indicating that a statement should not be taken seriously. In Discord, it is the go-to reaction for calling out someone's questionable take or adding a layer of irony to a message.

When to use it

  • Indicating sarcasm after a questionable statement
  • Trolling friends during a heated debate
  • Expressing disbelief at a silly claim
  • Mocking someone with a smug attitude

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How to add this emoji

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