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🐈 Cat Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Meet the full-body cat, showing the complete feline form — tail and all. For when you need more than just a cat face.
When to Use
Use for cat photos, cat behavior content, or when the face emoji isn't enough.
Example Usage
- “Cat napping 🐈”
- “Look at this kitty 🐈”
- “Cats rule the house 🐈”
Popular Combinations
🐈🧶
Cat with yarn
🐈🛋️
Cat on the couch
🐈🐟
Cat wants fish
How Cat looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🐈 mean in a text message?▼
Meet the full-body cat, showing the complete feline form — tail and all. For when you need more than just a cat face. Use for cat photos, cat behavior content, or when the face emoji isn't enough. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Is 🐈 used as slang or with hidden meanings?▼
Some animal and nature emoji have picked up slang meanings on social media. For example, 🐍 can mean "sneaky person" and 🍑 has well-known double meanings. The Cat emoji is primarily used for its literal meaning, but always consider context.
When was 🐈 added to the emoji standard?▼
Animal and nature emoji have been added across many Unicode versions. New animals are proposed to the Unicode Consortium each year, and each must go through a formal review process before being approved. Check the "Added" field above for the specific Unicode version.
What is the shortcode for 🐈?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:cat2:` to insert the Cat emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f408
Category
Animals & Nature
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:cat2:Keywords
cat2animalmeowpetcats
When to Use 🐈 Cat
Use for cat photos, cat behavior content, or when the face emoji isn't enough.
- •Send 🐈 when you want to express or reference "cat" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🐈 in conversations about cat2 or animal to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🐈 Cat on social media posts, stories, or comments related to cat
- •Combine 🐈 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about cat2, animal, meow
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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