yikes

Pepe the Frog looking uncomfortable with the word YIKES written in yellow pixelated letters below him.
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What does the yikes emoji mean?

When you see something so cringe, you just have to look away.

This emoji features Pepe the Frog with a pained, uncomfortable expression, paired with the word 'YIKES' in a pixelated font. It is a staple in gaming and internet communities for reacting to awkward moments, bad takes, or cringe-worthy content in real-time chat.

When to use it

  • Responding to someone sharing a cringe story
  • Reacting to an incredibly awkward social interaction
  • Expressing discomfort at a bad game play
  • Calling out a questionable or weird comment

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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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.