U+1F408 • Animals & Nature
Cat Emoji
Meaning
A domestic cat, beloved as a pet. Generally depicted as a light-orange cat with stripes, as a tabby, in full profile on all fours facing left, with its long tell held upright.
Google’s cat was previously cartoon-styled, shown sitting on its hind legs with a friendly expression and whiskers. One earlier Facebook design depicted a gray tabby, though an even earlier version was orange. Microsoft and Samsung’s cats were also previously gray, while Twitter’s was brown.
See also 🐱 Cat Face.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F408 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | cat |
| Shortcode | :cat: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E0.7 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐈 Cat emoji mean?
A domestic cat, beloved as a pet. Generally depicted as a light-orange cat with stripes, as a tabby, in full profile on all fours facing left, with its long tell held upright. Google’s cat was previously cartoon-styled, shown sitting on its hind legs with a friendly expression and whiskers. One earlier Facebook design depicted a gray tabby, though an even earlier version was orange. Microsoft and Samsung’s cats were also previously gray, while Twitter’s was brown. See also 🐱 Cat Face.
How do I copy the 🐈 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🐈) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Cat?
The Unicode for the Cat emoji is U+1F408.
On which platforms can I use the 🐈 emoji?
You can use the Cat emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Cat Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🐈"
"I'm so relieved 🐈"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🐈"
Comments: "This is literally me 🐈"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🐈"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🐈💦 (emphasized relief)
🐈😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.
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