The Laugh with Tears TikTok emoji is the face you make when something is so funny your eyes water. Type [laughwithtears] in a TikTok comment or caption and the app converts it into a pink laughing face with tears streaming from its eyes — TikTok’s answer to the classic laughing-so-hard-you-cry reaction.

In this guide, you will learn exactly what the [laughwithtears] emoji means, how to copy and use the code, how to download the PNG image, and how it differs from the similar [laugh], [joyful], and [cry] emojis so you always pick the right one.

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What Is the [laughwithtears] TikTok Emoji?

The [laughwithtears] emoji is one of TikTok’s 46 hidden secret emojis. It is a pink laughing face with tears coming out of its eyes, shown with a wide open mouth and squeezed-shut eyes — the universal picture of laughter so intense it hurts.

Unlike the emojis on your phone keyboard, TikTok’s secret emojis do not appear in any menu. You unlock them by typing a shortcode in square brackets. When you post a comment containing [laughwithtears], TikTok replaces the text with its own custom graphic, which only renders inside the TikTok app.

How to Copy and Use the [laughwithtears] Code

Using the code takes seconds:

1. Copy the code exactly as shown: [laughwithtears] — one word, all lowercase, with square brackets and no spaces inside.
2. Open the TikTok app and go to the comments on any video, or start writing a caption.
3. Paste the code into your comment or caption and post it.
4. TikTok converts the code into the laughing-with-tears emoji automatically.

The code is case-sensitive in some versions of the app, so lowercase is always the safest choice. If the code stays as plain bracketed text instead of converting, check the spelling first — [laugh with tears] with spaces will not work — then make sure your app is updated and test it in a normal comment, because support can vary by app version and placement.

What Does [laughwithtears] Mean?

The [laughwithtears] emoji means something is really funny — over-the-top hilarity, the kind of laughter that makes your eyes water and your stomach hurt. Hootsuite’s TikTok emoji guide describes it as a pink laughing face with tears coming from its eyes, used “when something is really funny”.

Use it when a video genuinely breaks you: a perfect fail, an unexpected punchline, or a comment so funny you had to put your phone down. Example comments:

• “This is funnier than it should be [laughwithtears]”
• “I cannot stop laughing at this [laughwithtears]”
• “The dog understood the assignment [laughwithtears]”
• “I am actually wheezing [laughwithtears]”

More [laughwithtears] Comment Ideas

Not sure what to write around the code? The emoji does most of the work — your words just need to point at what made you laugh. Try one of these ready-made comments, or adapt them to the video you are watching:

• “The way I screamed at this [laughwithtears]”
• “Nobody: … absolutely nobody: … me at 2am: [laughwithtears]”
• “This lives in my head rent free now [laughwithtears]”
• “I have watched this ten times and it gets funnier every time [laughwithtears]”
• “The timing on this is criminal [laughwithtears]”
• “Why is this so accurate [laughwithtears]”

Short comments with the emoji tend to get more likes and replies than long ones, because other viewers instantly recognise the reaction and pile on. One well-placed [laughwithtears] on a popular video can also put your comment near the top, where more people see it — another reason creators love seeing it appear under their posts.

[laughwithtears] vs [laugh] vs [joyful] vs [cry]

TikTok has several laughing and crying emojis, and picking the wrong one changes the tone of your comment. Here is how they differ:

Emoji	Code	What It Means	When to Use It
Laugh with Tears	[laughwithtears]	Laughing so hard tears stream down	Something is painfully, hilariously funny
Laugh	[laugh]	Genuine laughter, wide grin	Something is really funny, but not tear-inducing
Joyful	[joyful]	Peaceful, closed-eye contentment	Warm happiness rather than a big laugh
Cry	[cry]	Sad tears, emotional upset	Something sad or touching — not funny at all

The key difference is intensity. [laugh] is a strong laugh; [laughwithtears] is a stronger one — the “I am actually crying from laughing” level. [joyful] is not really laughter at all, just quiet happiness with closed eyes. And [cry] is sad tears, the opposite mood entirely, so never use it for a joke unless you want people to think you are upset.

If you want to explore the others, see our guides to the Laugh TikTok emoji [laugh], the Joyful TikTok emoji [joyful], and the Crying TikTok emoji [cry].

How to Download the [laughwithtears] PNG Image

You can download the Laugh with Tears emoji as a PNG image and use it anywhere — in thumbnails, memes, stickers, or chat messages outside TikTok, where the bracket code does not convert.

To download it, click the Download Emoji button above the article. The PNG is a clean, centered image of the pink laughing face with blue tears on a white background, ready to use as a sticker or overlay. Because it is a PNG, it keeps its crisp edges at any size, from a small chat sticker to a large thumbnail.

When to Use [laughwithtears] (and When Not To)

The emoji works best on genuinely funny content: comedy sketches, fails, clever edits, and comments that land perfectly. It signals to the creator that their joke worked — one of the strongest positive reactions you can give on TikTok.

Do not use it for mildly amusing content, where [laugh] or [hehe] fits better — overusing the strongest reaction makes it meaningless. And never use it on sad or serious videos, where laughing tears read as mockery. The code only converts inside TikTok comments and captions, so it will not render in bios, DMs on some versions, or other apps — for those places, use the downloaded PNG instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TikTok code for the laugh with tears emoji?

The code is [laughwithtears] — one word, all lowercase, inside square brackets. Type it exactly like that in a TikTok comment or caption and the app converts it into the laughing-with-tears emoji.

Is [laughwithtears] a real TikTok emoji?

Yes. It is one of the 46 documented TikTok secret emojis, listed by Hootsuite and Emojipedia. It is a TikTok-only custom graphic — it does not exist on a standard emoji keyboard.

What is the difference between [laughwithtears] and [laugh]?

[laugh] is genuine laughter with a wide grin. [laughwithtears] is stronger — laughing so hard that tears stream from the eyes. Use [laugh] for funny and [laughwithtears] for painfully funny.

Why is my [laughwithtears] code not working?

Check the spelling first — it must be one word, lowercase, with no spaces inside the brackets. Then update the TikTok app and test it in a normal comment, because code support varies by app version and placement. If it still shows as plain text, use the PNG download instead.

Conclusion

The [laughwithtears] TikTok emoji is the strongest laugh in TikTok’s secret emoji set: a pink face laughing so hard that tears stream from its eyes. Copy the code [laughwithtears], paste it into any TikTok comment or caption, and it converts automatically — or download the PNG above to use the image anywhere. Just remember the intensity scale: [laugh] for funny, [laughwithtears] for painfully funny, and [cry] never for a joke.