sob

Yellow face with closed eyes and streams of blue tears flowing down, covering its mouth with a hand.
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What does the sob emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of dramatic, uncontrollable sobbing.

The Loudly Crying Face emoji, commonly known as :sob:, is a staple of digital communication used to convey intense emotion, ranging from overwhelming sadness to hysterical laughter. It has become a cornerstone of internet slang, frequently used in 'stan' culture to express extreme adoration or being 'slayed' by content. On platforms like Discord, it is the go-to reaction for anything that makes you feel deeply moved or hilariously defeated.

When to use it

  • Expressing overwhelming sadness over a tragic event
  • Reacting to something that is hilariously funny
  • Showing extreme adoration for a favorite celebrity
  • Overreacting to minor inconveniences in chat
  • Conveying deep emotional impact from shared media

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Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the sob image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ 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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.