Internet culture
Crying emoji
The loudly crying face symbol, 😭, used for sadness, overwhelm or, in some contexts, laughter.
In everyday use
“I exported the wrong file again 😭” can convey comic frustration.
What to keep in mind
Emoji meanings depend on the conversation; it does not always indicate distress.
Also searched as: 😭, loudly crying face
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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