trynottolaugh

Man with his lips pressed tightly together in a strained, suppressed smile.
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What does the trynottolaugh emoji mean?

A man holds back a laugh with a strained, tight-lipped expression.

This emoji features a close-up of a man pressing his lips together tightly to suppress laughter or a smile. It is a classic reaction image used in internet culture to convey the struggle of keeping a straight face in a hilarious or awkward situation. It is frequently used in Discord chats when someone makes a joke that is so funny it hurts to not laugh.

When to use it

  • Expressing the struggle of holding back laughter
  • Reacting to an incredibly awkward or funny moment
  • Showing forced restraint during a serious conversation
  • Signaling that you are trying not to smile

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