sadcat

Cat face with large, watery, sad eyes looking directly at the viewer.
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What does the sadcat emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of pure, unadulterated internet sorrow.

This iconic crying cat image is a staple of internet culture, used to convey exaggerated sadness, mock-pity, or genuine heartbreak in chat. It originated from a viral photo of a cat with watery eyes and has since become one of the most recognizable reaction images for expressing 'big sad' energy on platforms like Discord and Slack.

When to use it

  • Expressing deep sadness over minor inconveniences
  • Reacting to a particularly tragic gaming moment
  • Showing mock sympathy for a friend's struggle
  • Conveying overwhelming feelings of emotional distress

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How to add this emoji

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