bocat

Cat with extremely wide, dilated eyes looking directly at the camera with a shocked expression.
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What does the bocat emoji mean?

A wide-eyed, bewildered cat staring into the abyss of your soul.

This emoji features a cat with an exaggerated, wide-eyed expression, commonly known as the 'bocat' or 'staring cat' meme. It is frequently used in Discord servers to convey intense confusion, shock, or the feeling of being completely overwhelmed by a bizarre situation. Its distorted, low-resolution aesthetic makes it a staple for ironic humor and reaction-based communication.

When to use it

  • Expressing confusion during a weird conversation
  • Reacting to a completely shocking message
  • Showing disbelief at a ridiculous statement
  • Highlighting a moment of pure bewilderment

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the bocat image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → 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 bocat 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 bocat 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 bocat image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.