shame

Cartoon cat wearing a brown paper bag over its head to hide in shame.
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What does the shame emoji mean?

When you've done something so embarrassing you just need to hide.

This emoji features a classic cartoon cat wearing a paper bag over its head, a visual trope used to signify deep shame or a desire to hide from the world. It is a staple in Discord servers for reacting to awkward moments, failed jokes, or cringeworthy situations where you just want to disappear.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep regret after a bad joke
  • Hiding from embarrassment during a conversation
  • Reacting to a cringeworthy moment in chat
  • Showing shame after a major social blunder

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