__

Cat with a distorted, teary-eyed face holding its paw to its mouth.
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What does the __ emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of holding back a sob or stifling a laugh.

This is the iconic crying cat meme, often referred to as 'crying cat' or 'sad cat'. It depicts a cat with a distorted, teary-eyed expression, frequently used in internet culture to convey overwhelming sadness, mock-seriousness, or a 'trying not to cry' reaction in chat threads.

When to use it

  • Expressing overwhelming sadness during a conversation
  • Reacting to a hilariously tragic situation online
  • Showing mock sympathy for a friend's failure
  • Stifling a laugh at an inappropriate moment

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How to add this emoji

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