catstare

Cat with extremely wide, dilated pupils staring intensely forward.
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What does the catstare emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated confusion and existential dread.

This emoji features a cat with extremely wide, dilated pupils staring directly into the soul of the viewer. It is a staple of internet meme culture, used to convey a sense of being completely overwhelmed, caught off guard, or witnessing something deeply bizarre in a chat conversation.

When to use it

  • Expressing total confusion at a weird message
  • Reacting to an unexpected or shocking revelation
  • Showing intense focus during a serious discussion
  • Conveying deep existential dread in group chats

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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.