risa (Animated)

Cat with a wide-open mouth laughing in a distorted, meme-style close-up.
Used in 2 servers · 8 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the risa emoji mean?

A chaotic, wide-mouthed cat laughing uncontrollably at your nonsense.

This emoji features a distorted, close-up shot of a cat with its mouth wide open in a manic, laughing expression. It is a staple of internet meme culture, often used in Discord servers to react to absurd jokes, failed attempts at humor, or moments of pure chaotic energy.

When to use it

  • Laughing hysterically at a friend's bad joke
  • Reacting to something incredibly chaotic or absurd
  • Mocking someone with a sarcastic laughing reaction
  • Expressing pure joy at a funny moment

Also known as: :emoji_18:

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