cat

A close-up of an orange cat with a large blue sweat drop icon next to its head, looking visibly nervous.
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What does the cat emoji mean?

When you are trying to act cool but the pressure is clearly getting to you.

This emoji features a close-up of a cat with a large, blue sweat drop, a classic internet trope used to convey nervousness, awkwardness, or being put on the spot. It is a staple in Discord servers for reacting to uncomfortable questions, stressful situations, or when someone says something slightly questionable. The blurry, low-fi aesthetic adds to the comedic effect of the cat's intense, wide-eyed expression.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an awkward question in chat
  • Showing nervousness during a stressful game moment
  • Expressing feeling overwhelmed by a conversation
  • Responding to someone being caught in a lie

Also known as: :bobbyuhoh:

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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.