smirkgrimace (Animated)

Smirk grimace emoji showing a yellow face with a subtle smirk and gritted teeth expressing awkward discomfort.
Used in 2 servers · Free for your Discord server

What does the smirkgrimace emoji mean?

When you're trying to keep it cool but the cringe is just too real.

This emoji captures the quintessential 'yikes' moment in digital communication. It combines a subtle smirk with a pained grimace, perfectly representing that awkward feeling when someone says something uncomfortable or you realize you've made a massive social blunder. It is a staple in Discord servers for reacting to bad takes, awkward silences, or self-deprecating humor.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly awkward social situation
  • Acknowledging a cringe-worthy comment in chat
  • Expressing discomfort during a tense conversation
  • Showing internal pain while trying to smile

Also known as: :e_yikes:

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