The Table Flip Kaomoji (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ is the internet’s universal symbol for extreme frustration, rage quitting, or an overwhelming desire to destroy something. It depicts an angry person grabbing a table and flipping it over in a fit of anger.
While there are angry red emojis (😡), nothing captures the kinetic energy of pure rage quite like the Table Flip. It is a staple in our massive Kaomoji Picker collection, often used in gaming chats, Reddit comments, and software development forums when code breaks.
Quick Kaomoji Facts
| Attribute | Detail |
| Kaomoji | (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ |
| Name | Table Flip / Rage Quit |
| Japanese Name | Chabudai Gaeshi (ちゃぶ台返し) |
| Meaning | Extreme anger, frustration, “I’m done” |
| Components | ╯ (Arm), °□° (Screaming Face), ┻━┻ (Table) |
| Antonym | Putting Table Back ┬─┬ノ( º _ ºノ) |
What does (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ mean?
The act of flipping a table (known as Chabudai Gaeshi in Japan) is a comedic trope used to show a father or authority figure losing their temper. In the digital world, the meaning has evolved:
- Rage Quit: Used in competitive games like League of Legends or Overwatch when a player loses due to lag or bad teammates.
- Argument Ender: Used in Twitter or Discord arguments to signal “I am done with this conversation, goodbye.”
- Shock/Disbelief: Used when news is so bad or surprising that words fail you.
How to Type the Table Flip?
Typing this emoticon character-by-character is nearly impossible on a standard keyboard because it uses specific symbols like the Halwidth Katakana ╯ and the Box Drawings Heavy Horizontal ┻.
Option 1: The Instant Copy
The fastest way is to use the Copy Button on this page (or the sidebar). One click and it’s ready for your chat.
Option 2: Text Replacement (The “Rage” Shortcut)
If you find yourself raging often, set up a shortcut on your phone or computer:
- iOS/Mac: Settings > Keyboard > Text Replacement.
- Phrase: (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻
- Shortcut: &flip or &rage
Now, whenever you type &flip, the table goes flying.
The Counter-Move: Putting the Table Back
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. If someone flips a table in your chat, the “polite” response is to put it back using the Un-flip Kaomoji:
┬─┬ノ( º _ ºノ)
This signifies, “Calm down,” or “Let’s be civilized.” You can find this and other variations in our Kaomoji Picker tool under the “Actions” category.
Origins and History
The Table Flip became viral in the Western internet around 2011-2012, largely popularized by the StarCraft gaming community and Reddit.
However, its roots go back to classic Japanese manga and anime, specifically Star of the Giants (Kyojin no Hoshi), where the father figure would dramatically flip the dinner table. The ASCII/Text representation allowed internet users to perform this dramatic physical action in text-only environments like IRC and forums.
Popular Variations
Sometimes one table isn’t enough. Here are popular variations for different levels of anger:
- The Double Flip: ┻━┻ ︵ ヽ(°□°ヽ)
- The Mega Flip: (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻ (Uses the “Yi” character for intense eyes)
- The “Dude, Come On” Flip: (┛◉Д◉)┛彡┻━┻
- The Magic Flip: (/¯◡ ‿ ◡)/¯ ~ ┻━┻
Conclusion
Whether you just lost a ranked match or read a terrible take on social media, the Table Flip is the perfect tool to express your feelings.
If you need to express sadness, love, or confusion instead, check out the full library at our Kaomoji Picker. We have categorized lists to help you find the perfect face for every emotion.