warning

A yellow triangle with a black border and a black exclamation point in the center.
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What does the warning emoji mean?

A classic yellow warning sign to alert your chat to incoming chaos.

This iconic yellow triangle with a bold exclamation point is the universal symbol for caution and danger. In Discord and Slack communities, it serves as a humorous way to flag questionable takes, warn others about a spicy meme, or signal that someone is about to say something truly unhinged.

When to use it

  • Alerting friends about a questionable incoming message
  • Signaling that a conversation is getting dangerous
  • Highlighting a post that requires immediate attention
  • Warning others about a potentially spicy take

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