waa

A white cat with a sad, teary-eyed expression looking directly at the camera.
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What does the waa emoji mean?

A hilariously tragic cat face that perfectly captures pure, unadulterated sadness.

This iconic image features a cat with a digitally edited, teary-eyed expression that has become a staple of internet culture. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to express mock sadness, over-the-top melodrama, or genuine disappointment in a humorous way.

When to use it

  • Expressing mock sadness over minor inconveniences
  • Reacting to bad news with dramatic flair
  • Showing exaggerated sympathy for a friend
  • Highlighting a pathetic or funny situation

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