merinding

Man wearing a black durag looking visibly cringed out with the word MERINDING written below him.
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What does the merinding emoji mean?

When the cringe hits so hard you feel it in your bones.

This emoji features a man with a durag looking visibly uncomfortable or cringed out, captioned with the Indonesian word 'MERINDING' which translates to 'goosebumps' or 'shivers'. It is a staple meme reaction in Southeast Asian internet culture, used to express extreme discomfort, second-hand embarrassment, or a visceral reaction to something unsettling or cringeworthy.

When to use it

  • Reacting to someone posting something extremely cringey
  • Expressing physical discomfort at a bad take
  • Showing deep shivers from a scary story
  • Highlighting awkward moments in a voice channel

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