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A white cat with a forced, awkward smile looking directly at the camera.
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What does the emoji emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of awkward silence and forced smiles.

This is the iconic 'Beluga' cat meme, widely used across Discord and Slack to convey a sense of uncomfortable realization or forced politeness. It captures that specific moment when you have no idea how to respond to a message, making it a staple for awkward social interactions in digital spaces.

When to use it

  • Acknowledging an incredibly awkward or weird comment
  • Reacting to a situation with forced politeness
  • Expressing confusion during a strange conversation
  • Showing discomfort after a bad joke lands

Also known as: :1_:

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Add to my server above and pick a Discord server you manage (CommunityOne must be installed).
  2. Or download the file: open Discord → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the emoji image.
  2. Open the Slack emoji picker and click Add Emoji.
  3. Upload the file, name it, and save.
Add to Revolt/Stoat
  1. Download the emoji image.
  2. Open Server Settings → Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the emoji image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.