stare

A gray and white cat staring intensely into the camera lens with a deadpan expression.
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What does the stare emoji mean?

The ultimate expression of silent, judgmental scrutiny.

This classic cat meme features a low-angle, close-up shot of a cat staring directly into the camera with a deadpan, unimpressed expression. It is a staple in Discord servers for reacting to questionable takes, awkward moments, or when someone says something so bizarre that words fail you.

When to use it

  • Reacting to someone saying something extremely questionable
  • Expressing silent judgment during a heated debate
  • Responding to an awkward or weird message
  • Conveying total disbelief at a bad take

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How to add this emoji

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