The "༼ꔸᗝꔸ༽" emote, also known as the "Scared little monster" emote, is a text-based emoticon depicting a small creature with wide eyes and a frightened expression. It is often used to express fear, anxiety, or nervousness in online communication. The emote gained popularity on Twitch and other gaming platforms, where it is frequently used in chat rooms and as a reaction to intense or scary moments during gameplay.