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Cat with a wide-angle lens effect looking directly into the camera with a confused expression.
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What does the what emoji mean?

A close-up, wide-angle shot of a cat looking deeply confused and concerned.

This emoji features the 'what' cat, a popular internet meme characterized by a fish-eye lens effect that makes the cat's nose look disproportionately large. It is widely used in Discord and Slack to express genuine confusion, disbelief, or a 'what are you even saying' reaction to absurd messages.

When to use it

  • Expressing confusion at a bizarre statement
  • Reacting to an nonsensical or weird comment
  • Showing disbelief at a ridiculous claim
  • Questioning someone's questionable life choices

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How to add this emoji

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