sadcate

Cat with a paw held to its mouth looking visibly sad and teary-eyed.
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What does the sadcate emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of holding back tears while trying to keep it together.

This iconic meme, often referred to as 'Crying Cat' or 'Sad Cat,' features a cat with a paw held to its mouth in a gesture of suppressed emotion. It is a staple in internet culture for expressing overwhelming sadness, secondhand embarrassment, or a 'crying while laughing' sentiment in Discord and Slack channels.

When to use it

  • Expressing overwhelming sadness during a tragic moment
  • Reacting to something that is painfully awkward
  • Showing empathy when a friend is struggling
  • Conveying a sense of quiet, internal despair

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How to add this emoji

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