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😸 Grinning Cat with Smiling Eyes Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
A cat face flashing a toothy grin with wide eyes, combining feline charm with a hint of mischief. The visible teeth give it more energy than the closed-mouth version — this cat is actively delighted about something. Popular among cat owners sharing stories about their pets doing something chaotic but adorable, like knocking things off tables.
When to Use
Use for expressing cat-like happiness, mischievous cat moments, or general feline joy.
Example Usage
- “Cat got the cream 😸”
- “Mischief managed 😸”
- “Purrfect day 😸”
Popular Combinations
😸🐭
Cat caught something
😸🎁
Cat got a gift
😸😸
Two happy cats
How Grinning Cat with Smiling Eyes 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?▼
A cat face flashing a toothy grin with wide eyes, combining feline charm with a hint of mischief. The visible teeth give it more energy than the closed-mouth version — this cat is actively delighted about something. Popular among cat owners sharing stories about their pets doing something chaotic but adorable, like knocking things off tables. Use for expressing cat-like happiness, mischievous cat moments, or general feline joy. 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 with Smiling Eyes 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 with Smiling Eyes emoji is encoded as U+1f638 in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 😸 and in CSS content: "\1f638". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for 😸?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:smile_cat:` to insert the Grinning Cat with Smiling Eyes emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f638
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:smile_cat:Keywords
smileanimalcats
When to Use 😸 Grinning Cat with Smiling Eyes
Use for expressing cat-like happiness, mischievous cat moments, or general feline joy.
- •Send 😸 when you want to express or reference "grinning cat with smiling eyes" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 😸 in conversations about smile or animal to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 😸 Grinning Cat with Smiling Eyes on social media posts, stories, or comments related to grinning cat with smiling eyes
- •Combine 😸 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about smile, animal, cats
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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