__

A white cat with a black patch on its head giving a polite, tight-lipped smile.
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What does the __ emoji mean?

The internet's favorite polite, slightly awkward cat smile.

This is the iconic 'Beluga' cat, also known as the 'polite cat' meme. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to express awkward agreement, forced politeness, or a subtle, knowing smile when someone says something questionable.

When to use it

  • Acknowledging a weird comment with awkward politeness
  • Agreeing with someone while feeling slightly uncomfortable
  • Sending a subtle smile during tense conversations
  • Reacting to a joke that is barely funny

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the __ image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → 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 __ 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 __ 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 __ image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.