CatStare

A close-up of a white and orange cat staring directly forward with wide, blank eyes.
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What does the CatStare emoji mean?

A cat staring intensely into your soul with wide, unblinking eyes.

This image features a close-up, slightly distorted shot of a cat looking directly at the camera with a blank, intense expression. It is a staple in Discord and Slack communities for conveying awkward silence, intense judgment, or a feeling of being watched by someone who has no idea what is going on.

When to use it

  • Expressing confusion during a weird conversation
  • Reacting to an awkward or silent moment
  • Staring down someone who said something dumb
  • Highlighting a lack of thoughts behind eyes

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