yikes

Yellow emoji face with a wide, tight-lipped grimace showing clenched teeth.
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What does the yikes emoji mean?

The ultimate reaction for when things get just a little too awkward.

This classic grimacing emoji is a staple in digital communication for conveying social anxiety, secondhand embarrassment, or a 'yikes' moment. It is perfect for reacting to cringey messages, awkward situations, or when you aren't sure how to respond to a chaotic take in a Discord chat.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly awkward social situation
  • Expressing discomfort after reading a cringey message
  • Showing nervousness about an upcoming difficult task
  • Responding to a very questionable take online

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How to add this emoji

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