beluga

Polite Cat showing a strained, wide-eyed smile.
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What does the beluga emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of awkward, forced politeness.

This is the iconic 'Polite Cat' meme, featuring a white cat with a strained, wide-eyed smile. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to convey a sense of 'I have no idea what is going on' or 'I am trying to be polite while dying inside.'

When to use it

  • Acknowledging awkward messages with forced polite smiles
  • Reacting to uncomfortable situations with strained humor
  • Showing fake enthusiasm for a bad idea
  • Expressing silent confusion during intense chat arguments

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the beluga image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings โ†’ Emoji.
  3. Click Upload Emoji and choose the downloaded file.
  4. Give it a name and save. You need the Manage Emojis and Stickers permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the beluga 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 beluga image.
  2. Open Server Settings โ†’ Emojis in Revolt or Stoat.
  3. Upload the file and name your new emoji.
Add to Guilded
  1. Download the beluga image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.