nyancat (Animated)

Nyan Cat with a pink frosted pastry body flying and leaving a rainbow trail behind.
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What does the nyancat emoji mean?

The legendary cosmic feline leaving a trail of pure internet nostalgia.

Nyan Cat is one of the most iconic viral memes of the early 2010s, featuring a cat with a Pop-Tart body flying through space. On Discord, this emoji is used to express excitement, chaotic energy, or a sense of retro internet culture appreciation.

When to use it

  • Expressing pure joy during a chat conversation
  • Celebrating a major win in the server
  • Adding a touch of retro meme nostalgia
  • Reacting to something fast or energetic

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How to add this emoji

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