Twitch emotes are more than just images. They’re the heart of chat culture. Emotes let viewers react live, express humor, sarcasm, excitement, and everything in between. If you’re new to Twitch, it might feel like a different language.
This guide explains the meaning of the most popular Twitch emotes. Each post shows where the emote came from, how it’s used, and what it means in the moment. Whether you’re a viewer or a streamer, this is your guide to the inside jokes and reactions happening in chat.
Explore Emotes by Name
Click any emote below to learn what it means, how it’s used, and where it came from.
- 4Head
- BabyRage
- CmonBruh
- FeelsBadMan
- FeelsGoodMan
- ForsenCD
- gachiGASM
- Hahaa
- Jebaited
- Kappa
- KEKW
- KKona
- LUL
- Malding
- MonkaS
- Mr. Destructoid
- Pepega
- PepeHands
- PogChamp
- Poggers
- PJSalt
- Sadge
- SourPls
- SquadW
- TriHard
- WidePeepoHappy
- WutFace
Want to Add These Emotes to Your Stream?
Most of these emotes are available through BTTV or FrankerFaceZ. You can also style your stream overlays to match the tone of your favorite emotes. If you’re looking for animated Twitch alerts, overlays, or widgets, browse our full collection.
Looking for a specific emote we haven’t covered? Let us know and we’ll add it.
