kys

An Inkling character from Splatoon looking thoughtful next to a hanging noose.
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What does the kys emoji mean?

A dark, edgy meme featuring an Inkling character paired with a noose.

This emoji combines a character from the Nintendo game Splatoon with a noose, creating a dark, edgy meme often used in internet subcultures to express extreme frustration or self-deprecating humor. It is frequently used in Discord servers to signal a 'dead' mood or as a hyperbolic reaction to a bad situation, though its usage is often controversial due to the sensitive nature of the imagery.

When to use it

  • Expressing extreme frustration during a gaming session
  • Reacting to a particularly bad or failed play
  • Signaling a dark sense of humor in chat
  • Showing deep annoyance at a repetitive situation

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