cat with tears of joy Emoji
๐น ยท U+1F639 ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the cat with tears of joy emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Extreme amusement and joy are conveyed by this face with tears of joy, literally depicting a cat laughing so hard it cries, also used figuratively to express sarcasm or irony, and in slang to show something is hilarious or ridiculous, often to acknowledge a joke or funny situation. This emoji is often used to add tone to a message, indicating that something is not meant to be taken seriously. The cat's tears of joy emphasize the intensity of the laughter, making it a popular choice for expressing extreme amusement. Its use can also imply that something is so funny it's almost embarrassing or overwhelming.
How the cat with tears of joy emoji is used
Texting and social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter are where this emoji is most frequently used, often in captions or comments to add a lighthearted or humorous tone, with a slightly different tone on TikTok where it's used to be more playful and sarcastic, while on Twitter it's used to be more ironic or self-deprecating. The tone of the message can shift significantly depending on the context in which the emoji is used, ranging from genuine amusement to sarcastic mockery. This emoji is popular among younger generations who use it to express themselves in a more casual and humorous way. Its usage can also vary across different cultures and platforms, reflecting local senses of humor and irony.
cat with tears of joy emoji examples
- just saw the funniest video ever ๐น
- you think you can eat that whole pizza by yourself ๐น
How to copy the cat with tears of joy emoji
To use the cat with tears of joy 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+1F639), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
More about cat with tears of joy
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How the cat with tears of joy emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



cat with tears of joy Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐น |
| Name | cat with tears of joy |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Codepoints | U+1F639 |
| Shortcode | :cat_with_tears_of_joy: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
cat with tears of joy Emoji FAQ
Extreme amusement and joy are conveyed by this face with tears of joy, literally depicting a cat laughing so hard it cries, also used figuratively to express sarcasm or irony, and in slang to show something is hilarious or ridiculous, often to acknowledge a joke or funny situation. This emoji is often used to add tone to a message, indicating that something is not meant to be taken seriously.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐น wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F639, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :cat_with_tears_of_joy:.
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