4156

Cat with glossy tear-filled eyes and a forced, trembling smile.
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What does the 4156 emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of holding back tears while trying to smile through the pain.

Known widely as the 'Crying Cat' or 'Sad Cat' meme, this image features a cat with glossy, tear-filled eyes and a forced, trembling smile. It has become a staple in internet culture for expressing 'pain-smiling' or feigning bravery in the face of overwhelming sadness or awkwardness. On Discord, it is frequently used to react to bad news, embarrassing moments, or situations where one is trying to remain composed despite internal distress.

When to use it

  • Reacting to an incredibly awkward social situation
  • Expressing fake happiness during a stressful moment
  • Showing forced bravery after receiving bad news
  • Responding to a roast with feigned composure

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the 4156 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 4156 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 4156 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 4156 image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.