cryingcat

White cat with large, watery, tear-filled eyes and a strained, trembling mouth.
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What does the cryingcat emoji mean?

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

This iconic crying cat meme, often referred to as 'crying cat' or 'sad cat,' is a staple of internet culture used to convey a mix of pathetic sadness and forced optimism. It is perfect for Discord servers when you want to respond to a bad situation with a blend of irony, self-deprecation, and humor.

When to use it

  • Expressing fake happiness during a tough situation
  • Reacting to a sad but funny message
  • Showing emotional distress in a humorous way
  • Acknowledging a painful truth with a smile

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