catcri

White cat with large, glossy, tear-filled eyes looking up with a distressed expression.
Used in 3 servers · 6 downloads · Free for your Discord server

What does the catcri emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated internet despair.

This iconic crying cat meme, often referred to as 'crying cat' or 'sad cat', is a staple of internet culture used to convey overwhelming sadness, mock-seriousness, or exaggerated distress. It originated from a manipulated photo of a cat with human-like teary eyes, becoming a go-to reaction for when things go wrong in Discord chats or when you just want to be dramatically sad for comedic effect.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep sadness over minor inconveniences
  • Reacting to bad news with dramatic flair
  • Showing mock despair during gaming sessions
  • Sharing relatable feelings of overwhelming stress

Also known as: :mai_hee_kyu:

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