Beluga

A white and gray cat with a wide, strained, and awkward smile.
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What does the Beluga emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of awkward, polite, and slightly cursed internal panic.

This is the iconic 'Beluga' cat, a staple of internet meme culture known for its unnervingly polite and strained smile. It is frequently used in Discord servers to convey a sense of 'I have no idea what is happening' or to react to something incredibly awkward with a forced, tight-lipped grin.

When to use it

  • Acknowledging an incredibly awkward situation in chat
  • Reacting to a strange or bizarre statement
  • Showing forced politeness during a conversation
  • Expressing silent confusion with a fake smile

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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.