stare

A black cat with very large, round, unblinking eyes staring directly forward.
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What does the stare emoji mean?

A wide-eyed black cat staring intensely into your soul.

This emoji features a close-up of a black cat with disproportionately large, round eyes, creating an unsettling yet humorous stare. It is a staple in Discord servers for conveying intense focus, judgment, or a 'thousand-yard stare' during awkward conversations. The surreal, slightly distorted look makes it perfect for reacting to chaotic or confusing messages.

When to use it

  • Expressing intense judgment during a conversation
  • Reacting to a confusing or chaotic message
  • Staring blankly at an awkward chat moment
  • Emphasizing a feeling of being watched closely

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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 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 → 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 → Emotes in Guilded.
  3. Upload the file and give it a name.