pleading

A white cat with large, watery eyes looking directly forward with a sad, tearful expression.
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What does the pleading emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pathetic, teary-eyed desperation.

This is the iconic 'crying cat' meme, a staple of internet culture used to convey extreme sadness, mock-pathetic situations, or exaggerated emotional distress. It is widely used on Discord and Slack to jokingly react to bad news, unfair situations, or simply to fish for sympathy in a humorous way.

When to use it

  • Expressing exaggerated sadness over minor inconveniences
  • Reacting to bad news with comedic desperation
  • Begging for favors in a humorous way
  • Showing mock vulnerability during playful arguments

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