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Cat got your tongue? From photo captions and social media posts to texts and group chats, you probably see a wide variety of cute ๐ (cat) and ๐ฑ (cat-face) emojis on a regular basis, along with some expressive cat reactions, like ๐น (cat with tears of joy) and ๐ป (smiling cat heart eyes). But what exactly do these cute kitties mean? Not to worryโweโre here to walk you through the feline world of emojis, so you can pick out the purrfect one for your next message or post.
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What does the ๐ (cat) emoji mean?
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The ๐ emoji represents an actual kitty. Did someone you follow just post a picture of their cat? Chances are, they dropped a ๐ emoji in the caption as a cute tribute to their furry friend. Unlike more flamboyant feline reactions like ๐ธ and ๐, the traditional ๐ emoji represents cats as an animal, rather than an emotion.[1] Some other cat emojis serve the same purpose, like:
- ๐ฑ (cat-face) emoji
- ๐โโฌ (black cat) emoji
- ๐บ (happy cat) emoji
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What do the cat reaction emojis mean?
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Cat reaction emojis are cute, silly alternatives to their traditional emoji counterparts. Some people save these emojis exclusively for cat-related messages, while other people use them as reactions for more joking/lighthearted situations. For example:
- Them: โThe vending machine was out of Skittles!! Iโm so sad ๐ญโ
You: โNooooo thatโs terrible ๐ฟ๐ฟโ - Them: โJust got a flat in the middle of the highwayโฆ worst day ever ๐ โ
You: โOMG Iโm so sorry!! ๐ข๐ข Is there anything I can do to help?โ[2]
- Them: โThe vending machine was out of Skittles!! Iโm so sad ๐ญโ
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How to Use Different Cat Emojis
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๐ or ๐ฑ: Show off your precious kitty by dropping a ๐ or ๐ฑ emoji in the caption. Letโs face itโcat pictures are meant to be posted and shared all over the internet. Get your own kittyโs adorable mugshot out on the web with a few well-placed cat emojis. The ๐พ emoji also works well for this!
- โMr. Beans is getting into mischief again! ๐๐พโ
- โYet another flawless picture of Sprinklesโฆ you wish you could be this photogenic ๐ฑ๐โ
- โSince itโs #BlackCatAppreciationDay, I figured Iโd share a pic of my precious Bombay kitty! ๐๐ฑ๐โโฌโ
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๐บ: You guessed itโthis is a purr-rific alternative to the standard ๐ emoji. Stick this emoji in any caption, post, or text to share what a good mood youโre in, or to share something wonderful and exciting thatโs going on.[3]
- โTodayโs gonna be a good day! ๐บโ
- โMy co-worker just got proposed to over the weekend! ๐บโ
- โGot to pet some cats on my way to work and it was easily the best part of my day ๐บโ
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๐ธ: Feeling the love? The ๐ธ emoji is a great way to show your happiness and contentedness, especially if youโre being pampered by a friend or loved one.[4]
- โSugar cookies and angel food cake? Youโre spoiling me ๐ธ๐ธโ
- โFeeling really loved today ๐ธ Thanks for all the b-day wishes!โ
- โLove spending time with my kitty ๐ธโ
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๐ผ: Sometimes the regular ๐ just doesnโt cut it. Not to worryโjust crank up the sarcasm and wry humor with a few ๐ผ emojis.[5] It can also be a handy way to dial up the flirtiness of a message.
- โSounds like you had a late night last night ๐ผ๐ผโ
- โWow, Iโve totally never heard that one before ๐ผโ
- โYou should wear those earrings more often! ๐ผโ
- โLove waking up to my cat making biscuits on my backโฆ ๐ผโ
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๐น: ๐น offers a fun, playful way to react to just about everything. Is your friend cracking terrible dad jokes in the group chat? Drop a ๐น. Did the most ridiculous cat meme just pop up on your Instagram feed? Share the LOLs with a quick ๐น in the comments.[6]
- โWait, you actually sent that to him? ๐น๐นโ
- โThis is most hilarious thing Iโve seen all week ๐นโ
- โI think I gave my cat too much catnipโฆ heโs genuinely high now ๐น๐นโ
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๐ป: Why use the regular ๐ emoji when you can send the cat version? This adoring emoji carries the exact same energy as its traditional emoji counterpart and is the perfect response to cute (or attractive) pictures that catch your eye. Of course, itโs also the perfect emoji to use when your friend texts you a picture of their kitty.[7]
- โYour cat is literally the cutest thing on the entire planet ๐ปโ
- โLoving the update on your Story. Whoโs the guy?? ๐ป๐ปโ
- Them: โCheck out this guy I passed at the grocery storeโ
You: ๐ปโ
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๐ฝ: Yup, this emoji is identical to ๐, only with ears, whiskers, and a button nose. You can use these emojis pretty interchangeably. So, any time you feel like being extra affectionate, mushy, or lovey-dovey to your friends, loved ones, or SO, drop a ๐ฝ in the chat.[8]
- โSaw this and thought of youโฆ ๐ฝโ
- โYou really are the best, you know that? ๐ฝ๐ฝโ
- โAww, you guys are so cute! ๐ฝโ
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๐ฟ: Spill mustard on your favorite shirt? Watch a sad episode of your favorite TV show? The ๐ฟ is a great, light-hearted way to express sadness over not-very-serious issues.[9]
- โTFW the barista accidentally puts soy milk in your drink ๐ฟโ
- โWoke up this morning thinking it was Saturday, only to remember that it was Thursday ๐ฟโ
- โOliver took a 3 AM dump in his litterbox and the smell woke me up ๐ฟ๐ฟโ
- Them: โMy phone said that the package was delivered, but itโs still not here ๐โ
You: โOh no!! ๐ฟ Did you report it missing?โ
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๐: This emoji is used to display a wide variety of shock and awe. Itโs much more lighthearted than its ๐ฑ counterpart, which makes it a great emoji to use for sarcastic comebacks.[10]
- โYouโre killing me here. Whatโs the big news?! ๐๐โ
- โApparently my next-door neighbor is friends with a famous singer? ๐โ
- โThought my cat was just fat, but sheโs actually pregnant ๐๐๐โ
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๐พ: Ticked off but not actually angry? The ๐พ emoji helps you strike a happy medium in all of your frustrations and annoyances. Save it for when youโre in a sour mood, or when things just arenโt going your way.[11]
- โI love sitting next to crying babies on a 5-hour flight ๐พ๐พโ
- โWhy is my cat meowing at 2 AM? Iโm so ๐พ๐พโ
- Older versions of this emoji had the pouting cat facing right instead of straight forward.[12] This gave the emoji a โcold shoulderโ type of vibe, which it doesnโt really have anymore.
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Compliment someoneโs cute kitty with a ๐, ๐ป, or ๐ฅฐ emoji. Maybe your friend just got a new kitten, or a celeb you follow just posted a pic of their pet cat. Share all of the love with a handful of lovey-dovey emojis. Feel free to throw some cat emojis in there, too!
- โRamses the Great has gotten so big!! ๐๐ป I love Sphinx cats so much ๐ญ๐๐ฅฐโ
- โOmg your new kitty is so cute! ๐ป๐ป Iโm going to be sneaking that little guy so many treats ๐ผโ
- โLook at his little toe beans!! ๐๐๐ป Iโm dying of cuteness over here ๐โ
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Mirror back someoneโs cat emojis with some cat-tastic emojis of your own. Thereโs no โrightโ or โwrongโ way to use cat reaction emojisโit really depends on your mood, as well as the tone of the conversation. If the other person is sprinkling some cat reactions into their messages, dish it back by sending some purrfect emojis of your own.
- Them: โSounds like someone let the cat out of the bagโฆ ๐ผ๐ผ๐ผโ
You: โWho, me? ๐๐โ - Them: โHave you looked outside yet? Itโs raining ๐บ and ๐ถ out there.โ
You: โAh, cat puns. Those never get old ๐พ๐พโ
- Them: โSounds like someone let the cat out of the bagโฆ ๐ผ๐ผ๐ผโ
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Female Genitalia: In recent years, people have taken an old slang word for โcatโ and repurposed it as a slang word for female genitalia. So, if your conversation is taking a less-than-innocent direction and someone drops the ๐ฑ emoji, you can safely assume they arenโt talking about a kitty cat. The more you know![13]
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- โ https://emojipedia.org/cat-face
- โ https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/nation/what-the-most-confusing-emojis-actually-mean
- โ https://emojipedia.org/cat-face
- โ https://whatemoji.org/grinning-cat-with-smiling-eyes/
- โ https://emojipedia.org/cat-face
- โ https://emojipedia.org/cat-face
- โ https://whatemoji.org/smiling-cat-with-heart-eyes/
- โ https://whatemoji.org/kissing-cat/
- โ https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/nation/what-the-most-confusing-emojis-actually-mean
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