Beluga

A white and gray cat with a strained, human-like polite smile.
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What does the Beluga emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of awkward, forced politeness in a single cat face.

This iconic image, widely known as the 'Polite Cat' or 'Beluga' meme, features a cat with a slightly strained, human-like smile. It has become a staple in internet culture for conveying awkwardness, forced agreement, or a 'yikes' moment in chat conversations. It is perfect for responding to uncomfortable messages or situations where you have to smile through the pain.

When to use it

  • Acknowledging an awkward or uncomfortable message sent
  • Showing forced politeness during a tense conversation
  • Reacting to a joke that is barely funny
  • Agreeing with someone while feeling slightly confused

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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.