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Crying Emoji Copy & Paste
Copy the right crying emoji for sadness, happy tears, feeling touched or laughing so hard that you cry.
48 copy-ready items selected for this collection.
How to use this collection
Pick the emoji, symbol or kaomoji that matches your message, copy it, then paste it into Instagram, Discord, TikTok, WhatsApp, X, Slack, Google Docs or a bio editor. Use a few related items together for captions, status updates, server names, holiday posts and quick reactions.
Which crying emoji should you use?
Crying faces range from a quiet tear to overwhelming emotion. Online, some of them can also mean that something is extremely funny or touching.
Crying face
Sadness, disappointment or a sincere emotional moment.
Loudly crying face
Intense sadness, overwhelming emotion or laughing very hard.
Smiling face with tear
Bittersweet feelings, proud tears or smiling through difficulty.
Holding back tears
Feeling touched, grateful, proud or close to crying.
Tears of joy
Something is clearly funny rather than sad.
Usage tips
- Use 😢 for straightforward sadness and 😭 when the emotion is much stronger.
- In casual social posts, 😭 often means ‘this is so funny’ rather than literal crying.
- Use 🥲 or 🥹 when the message is emotional but still positive or appreciative.
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Frequently asked questions
What does 😭 mean?
😭 (Loudly Crying Face) means intense sadness, grief, or in internet culture, laughing so hard you are crying. Context determines the meaning.
What does 🥲 mean?
🥲 (Smiling Face with Tear) means being happy but still feeling emotional or touched: happy tears or bittersweet feelings.