cry

A close-up of a small kitten with large, watery eyes looking sad.
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What does the cry emoji mean?

A tiny, wide-eyed kitten looking absolutely devastated.

This emoji features a close-up of a kitten with large, watery eyes and a sorrowful expression. It is a staple in Discord communities for expressing mock sadness, genuine sympathy, or playful overreaction to minor inconveniences.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep sympathy for a friend's struggle
  • Reacting to sad news with dramatic flair
  • Begging for attention in a cute way
  • Showing mock sadness over a silly mistake

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