catyikes

Cat face with a squinting, pained expression of discomfort.
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What does the catyikes emoji mean?

A classic internet cat face expressing pure, cringey discomfort.

This emoji features the iconic 'yikes' cat, a popular reaction image used to convey awkwardness, second-hand embarrassment, or a subtle 'nope' reaction. It is a staple in Discord servers for responding to questionable takes, awkward moments, or cringe-worthy messages. The distorted, squinting expression perfectly captures the feeling of being physically pained by someone else's actions.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly awkward social moment
  • Expressing discomfort after reading a bad take
  • Showing second hand embarrassment for a friend
  • Signaling a silent nope to a weird message

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How to add this emoji

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