nya

Cat-eared character with a smug, mischievous grin and red eyes.
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What does the nya emoji mean?

A smug, cat-eared character ready to stir up some playful trouble in chat.

This emoji features a stylized, cat-eared character with a mischievous grin, often used to convey a sense of playful arrogance or 'trolling' energy. It is a staple in anime-themed Discord servers for reacting to questionable takes or teasing friends with a smug, knowing expression. Its distinct, compact design makes it perfect for quick, punchy replies during banter.

When to use it

  • Reacting to someone saying something very silly
  • Teasing a friend after winning a game
  • Expressing smug satisfaction at a clever joke
  • Showing off a mischievous or playful attitude

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