CatStare

A close-up of an orange cat staring directly forward with a serious and unblinking expression.
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What does the CatStare emoji mean?

A cat staring deep into your soul with unblinking judgment.

This iconic cat stare emoji is a staple of internet culture, often used to convey intense scrutiny, awkward silence, or a 'bruh' moment. It originates from low-resolution cat reaction images that emphasize a deadpan, unbothered expression. It is perfect for Discord servers when someone says something questionable or when you want to silently judge a bad take.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep judgment during a conversation
  • Reacting to a very questionable statement
  • Creating an awkward silence in chat
  • Staring down someone who said nonsense

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