trying_not_to_laugh

Blue face with eyes squeezed shut and lips pursed tightly together in a struggle to suppress laughter.
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What does the trying_not_to_laugh emoji mean?

A blue face struggling to hold back a laugh with pursed lips.

This emoji captures the universal struggle of trying to keep a straight face when something is clearly hilarious. It is a staple in Discord servers for reacting to bad jokes, awkward moments, or when someone is trying to maintain composure in a chaotic chat.

When to use it

  • Reacting to someone telling a bad joke
  • Holding back laughter during a serious discussion
  • Showing restraint when hearing something very funny
  • Expressing silent amusement at an awkward situation

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