skull

Human skull with a wide open jaw appearing to laugh.
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What does the skull emoji mean?

When the joke is so funny you're literally dead.

This hyper-realistic skull emoji has become a staple of Gen Z internet humor, often used to signify 'dying' of laughter or pure disbelief. It serves as the modern, darker replacement for the 'crying laughing' emoji, perfect for reacting to absurd, cringe, or hilariously chaotic moments in chat.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly funny meme post
  • Expressing disbelief at a truly chaotic situation
  • Laughing until you feel like dying inside
  • Responding to a completely unhinged message sent

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the skull image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the skull 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 skull 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 skull image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.