kappa

Josh DeSeno with a smug, knowing smirk.
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What does the kappa emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of internet sarcasm and smug satisfaction.

Kappa is one of the most iconic emotes in internet history, originating from a grayscale photo of a former Justin.tv employee. It is universally recognized in gaming and streaming communities to denote sarcasm, irony, or trolling. Using it in chat signals that a statement should not be taken seriously.

When to use it

  • Indicating sarcasm after a ridiculous statement
  • Trolling friends with a smug facial expression
  • Signaling irony during a heated gaming debate
  • Mocking someone with a mischievous grin

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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.