catsad

A close-up of a cat with large, glossy, tear-filled eyes looking directly at the camera.
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What does the catsad emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated internet sadness.

This iconic image, widely known as the 'crying cat' or 'sad cat' meme, features a close-up of a cat with glossy, tear-filled eyes. It has become a staple in digital communication for expressing mock despair, genuine sadness, or overwhelming emotional overload in chat environments like Discord and Slack.

When to use it

  • Expressing mock sadness after a minor inconvenience
  • Showing genuine empathy during a sad conversation
  • Reacting to bad news in a group chat
  • Highlighting a pathetic or funny situation humorously

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the catsad 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 catsad 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 catsad 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 catsad image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.