Skull

Skull and crossbones icon in high contrast black and white.
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What does the Skull emoji mean?

The ultimate internet reaction for when you are literally dying of laughter.

This classic skull and crossbones icon has transcended its origins as a warning symbol to become the quintessential Gen Z reaction for extreme amusement. In Discord and Slack, it is used to signify that something is so funny it has metaphorically killed the user, serving as a modern, punchier alternative to the traditional crying-laughing emoji.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly funny meme post
  • Expressing disbelief at a ridiculous chat message
  • Showing extreme laughter at a hilarious joke
  • Signifying total defeat in a gaming match

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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 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.