cat Emoji

๐Ÿˆ ยท U+1F408 ยท Emoji 0.7

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What does the cat emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

When conversations turn to pets or humor, people often reach for the cat emoji, which represents a domestic cat, and is defined as a symbol for the animal itself, as well as figuratively representing independence, agility, or slyness, and in slang, can refer to a sassy or cunning person, with its meaning often depending on the context in which it is used, such as in a literal sense to talk about the animal, or in a more playful sense to convey a particular attitude or personality trait. The cat emoji can also symbolize a cat lover or enthusiast, and is often used to express affection or admiration for the animal. In addition to its literal meaning, the cat emoji has also become a popular symbol in internet culture, representing a carefree or playful attitude. Overall, the cat emoji is a versatile symbol that can be used in a variety of contexts to convey different meanings and emotions.

How the cat emoji is used

The tone of the cat emoji can vary greatly depending on the platform and audience, with younger generations and social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram often using it in a more playful and humorous way, while older generations may use it in a more literal sense, and its usage can also differ depending on the cultural context, with some cultures having different associations with cats, and the emoji is often used in texting and commenting to add a lighthearted or humorous touch to a conversation, and can also be used in captions to convey a sense of personality or attitude. The cat emoji is also often used in combination with other emojis to convey a particular message or emotion, such as the heart eyes emoji to express admiration or adoration. In terms of generational differences, the cat emoji is more commonly used by younger generations, who are more familiar with internet culture and the symbolism of the emoji. The cat emoji can also be used to add a touch of whimsy or humor to a message or post.

cat emoji examples

How to copy the cat emoji

To use the cat emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F408), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

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cat emoji on different platforms

How the cat emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

cat Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿˆ
Namecat
CategoryAnimals & Nature
CodepointsU+1F408
Shortcode:cat:
Emoji version0.7
Unicode version0.7
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cat Emoji FAQ

What does the cat emoji mean?

When conversations turn to pets or humor, people often reach for the cat emoji, which represents a domestic cat, and is defined as a symbol for the animal itself, as well as figuratively representing independence, agility, or slyness, and in slang, can refer to a sassy or cunning person, with its meaning often depending on the context in which it is used, such as in a literal sense to talk about the animal, or in a more playful sense to convey a particular attitude or personality trait. The cat emoji can also symbolize a cat lover or enthusiast, and is often used to express affection or admiration for the animal.

How do I copy and paste the cat emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿˆ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the cat emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F408, introduced in Emoji version 0.7 (Unicode 0.7). Its shortcode is :cat:.

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