uwucat

Cat with large, watery eyes and pink blushing cheeks looking up with a sad, cute expression.
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What does the uwucat emoji mean?

A cat so overwhelmingly cute it hurts.

This iconic 'crying cat' edit, often referred to as the 'sad cat' or 'uwu cat,' features a feline with exaggerated, watery eyes and blushing cheeks. It is a staple in internet culture for expressing mock-sadness, overwhelming cuteness, or a desperate plea for attention in Discord and Slack chats.

When to use it

  • Expressing mock sadness over a minor inconvenience
  • Begging for attention in a group chat
  • Reacting to something impossibly cute or sweet
  • Showing vulnerability after a funny failure

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How to add this emoji

Add to Discord
  1. Click Download PNG above to save the uwucat image.
  2. Open Discord and go to Server Settings → 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 uwucat 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 uwucat 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 uwucat image.
  2. Go to Server Settings → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.