sob

Yellow face with a sad expression and large blue tears streaming down its cheeks.
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What does the sob emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of dramatic, over-the-top sadness.

The :sob: emoji is a staple of internet communication, representing intense, hyperbolic crying. It is frequently used to convey 'laughing until you cry,' extreme emotional overwhelm, or playful dramatic reactions to minor inconveniences in Discord and Slack chats.

When to use it

  • Expressing overwhelming laughter at a funny joke
  • Showing dramatic sadness over a minor inconvenience
  • Reacting to something incredibly cute or wholesome
  • Emphasizing intense frustration with a difficult situation

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the sob 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 sob 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 sob 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 sob image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.