tear

The word tear written in a bold white lowercase font against a black background.
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What does the tear emoji mean?

A simple, bold declaration of pure sadness or dramatic flair.

The :tear: emoji is a minimalist text-based emote used to convey exaggerated sorrow, dramatic flair, or a sense of 'crying' over a situation. It is a staple in Discord servers for reacting to bad news, funny failures, or simply emphasizing a mood of mock-melancholy in chat.

When to use it

  • Expressing dramatic sadness over a minor inconvenience
  • Reacting to a funny fail in the chat
  • Showing mock sympathy for a friend's bad luck
  • Emphasizing a sarcastic tone during a conversation

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How to add this emoji

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