popcat (Animated)

Cat with a closed mouth next to the same cat with its mouth wide open in a shocked expression.
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What does the popcat emoji mean?

The quintessential internet cat meme showing a sudden, hilarious transformation from closed-mouth to wide-open shock.

This iconic meme features a cat transitioning between a closed-mouth expression and a wide, gaping mouth, often associated with rhythmic clicking sounds. It has become a staple of internet culture, frequently used in Discord chats to express excitement, surprise, or to participate in 'clicking' spam games. Its simple, humorous visual makes it a perfect reaction for chaotic or high-energy conversations.

When to use it

  • Expressing sudden shock during a chat conversation
  • Participating in rhythmic clicking games with friends
  • Reacting to loud or surprising news updates
  • Adding humor to chaotic server text channels

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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 โ†’ Server Settings โ†’ Emoji โ†’ Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) permission.
Add to Slack
  1. Download the popcat 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 popcat 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 popcat image.
  2. Go to Server Settings โ†’ Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.