cringe

Tsuyu Asui from My Hero Academia looks shocked while holding a sign that says CRINGE.
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What does the cringe emoji mean?

A shocked anime girl holds up a sign declaring something cringe.

This reaction image features a character from My Hero Academia with a wide-eyed, stunned expression, holding a sign that reads 'CRINGE'. It is a popular staple in Discord servers and online communities for shutting down awkward, embarrassing, or unfunny messages in a humorous way.

When to use it

  • Responding to an awkward or embarrassing message
  • Calling out someone for sharing bad takes
  • Shutting down a conversation that feels uncomfortable
  • Expressing disbelief at a truly terrible joke

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