🎲
Rounding up the emojis…
😺
😺 Grinning Cat Emoji — Meaning & Usage
Smileys & People📋 Copied 8.7K times
Description
Think of a happy cat face with a wide smile and bright eyes, the feline equivalent of the standard grinning face. Cat people adopted this entire set of cat emoji as their identity markers — if someone consistently uses cat faces instead of human ones, they are almost certainly a cat owner. It works for any positive message when you want to add some whisker-faced personality.
When to Use
Use when happy about cat-related things, expressing joy with feline flair, or cat lover vibes.
Example Usage
- “Cat cuddles today 😺”
- “Happy kitty 😺”
- “Cat mom life 😺”
Popular Combinations
😺🐟
Happy cat with fish
😺☀️
Content cat in sun
😺🧶
Playful cat
How Grinning 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 😺 mean in a text message?▼
Think of a happy cat face with a wide smile and bright eyes, the feline equivalent of the standard grinning face. Cat people adopted this entire set of cat emoji as their identity markers — if someone consistently uses cat faces instead of human ones, they are almost certainly a cat owner. It works for any positive message when you want to add some whisker-faced personality. Use when happy about cat-related things, expressing joy with feline flair, or cat lover vibes. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use 😺?▼
You can use the Grinning Cat emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji — including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is 😺 encoded in Unicode?▼
The Grinning Cat emoji is encoded as U+1f63a in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😺 and in CSS content: "\1f63a". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😺?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:smiley_cat:` to insert the Grinning Cat emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f63a
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:smiley_cat:Keywords
smileyanimalcatshappysmile
When to Use 😺 Grinning Cat
Use when happy about cat-related things, expressing joy with feline flair, or cat lover vibes.
- •Send 😺 when you want to express or reference "grinning cat" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😺 in conversations about smiley or animal to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😺 Grinning Cat on social media posts, stories, or comments related to grinning cat
- •Combine 😺 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about smiley, animal, cats
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
🪟
Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
Ctrl + ⌘ + SpacePeople Also Search For
grinning cat emojigrinning cat emoji meaningcopy grinning cat emojismiley emojianimal emojicats emojihappy emojismile emoji