Cat

A tabby cat with large, dilated pupils looking directly at the camera with a confused expression.
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What does the Cat emoji mean?

A classic, wide-eyed cat staring into the void with pure confusion.

This iconic cat emoji features a close-up of a tabby cat with large, dilated pupils and a slightly dazed expression. It is a staple in Discord servers for reacting to bizarre statements, confusing moments, or when you are simply lost for words. The low-resolution, slightly grainy quality adds to its charm as a quintessential internet reaction image.

When to use it

  • Reacting to something completely confusing or bizarre
  • Expressing total bewilderment in a chat thread
  • Showing disbelief at a strange message sent
  • Highlighting a moment of pure social awkwardness

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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 Cat 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 Cat 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 Cat image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.