catscream (Animated)

A cat with a wide-open mouth and teary eyes in a triple-exposure effect representing intense shock.
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What does the catscream emoji mean?

A cat in absolute, tearful disbelief at the nonsense unfolding in chat.

This emoji features the iconic 'crying cat' meme, edited to show a triple-exposure effect that emphasizes intense, overwhelming shock or distress. It is a staple in Discord communities for reacting to absurd, confusing, or deeply upsetting messages. Use it whenever you need to express that you are physically pained by what you are reading.

When to use it

  • Reacting to a truly cursed message
  • Expressing disbelief at a bad take
  • Showing overwhelming shock at news
  • Highlighting a moment of pure confusion

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