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A close-up of a small kitten with gray and white fur wearing a smug, suspicious smirk.
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What does the __ emoji mean?

A tiny kitten with a hilariously smug and suspicious grin.

This image features a close-up of a small kitten with a distinct, mischievous facial expression that has become a staple in internet meme culture. Often referred to as the 'smug cat' or 'polite cat' variant, it is used in Discord and Slack to convey skepticism, subtle plotting, or a 'I know something you don't' attitude.

When to use it

  • Reacting to a suspicious or questionable statement
  • Showing subtle amusement at a chaotic situation
  • Expressing a smug sense of secret victory
  • Responding to someone being slightly too confident

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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 → Server Settings → Emoji → Upload Emoji.
  3. Give it a name and save. You need Manage Server (or Create Expressions) 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.