__

A white cat with a strained, closed-mouth smile looking directly at the camera.
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What does the __ emoji mean?

The ultimate polite cat smile that says everything and nothing at all.

This iconic image, widely known as the 'Polite Cat' or 'Beluga Cat,' features a white cat with a strained, closed-mouth smile. It has become a staple reaction image across Discord and social media to convey awkwardness, forced politeness, or a 'this is fine' attitude when faced with uncomfortable situations.

When to use it

  • Acknowledging an awkward comment with forced politeness
  • Reacting to a situation that is slightly uncomfortable
  • Showing passive agreement with a questionable statement
  • Expressing a strained smile during stressful moments

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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 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 __ 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 โ†’ 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 โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.