cat_stare (Animated)

A close-up, pixelated cat face staring directly forward with an intense expression.
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What does the cat_stare emoji mean?

A low-resolution cat staring intensely into the camera lens.

This emoji features a close-up, slightly distorted, and pixelated image of a cat's face staring directly forward. It is a popular reaction image used in Discord and Slack to express intense scrutiny, awkward silence, or a 'judgmental' stare when someone says something questionable in chat.

When to use it

  • Expressing intense judgment during a chat conversation
  • Reacting to an awkward or confusing message sent
  • Staring down someone who said something silly
  • Adding comedic tension to a serious discussion

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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 cat_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 cat_stare 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 cat_stare image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.