Cough

Cat face with wide eyes and an open mouth in a sneezing or coughing expression.
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What does the Cough emoji mean?

A chaotic, wide-eyed cat face capturing the exact moment of a sudden sneeze or cough.

This emoji features a popular internet cat meme known for its distorted, wide-eyed expression that looks like a sudden, awkward sneeze or cough. It is a staple in Discord servers for reacting to unexpected, gross, or hilariously jarring moments in chat. Its surreal, slightly 'deep-fried' aesthetic makes it perfect for expressing disbelief or physical discomfort.

When to use it

  • Reacting to someone saying something gross
  • Expressing shock at an unexpected event
  • Signaling that you are currently coughing
  • Responding to a very questionable statement

Also known as: :emoji_46:

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