- server usage
- Used in chaotic or meme-heavy servers to signal creature energy; a popular emoji in 'goblincore' or nature servers
- reaction use
- Reacted to messages that are sneaky, low-effort, or betrayal-worthy; also used affectionately for chaotic friends
- emote mapping
- Often added as a custom emote named :worm: or :brainworm: in servers with creature or nature themes
- gaming context
- Used in Minecraft or Terraria adjacent servers where worms and creatures are relevant; also in Wordle servers
- role meaning
- Some servers assign a 'Worm' role to members who are chaotic, unserious, or self-declared gremlins