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😹😹 Laughing Cat Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F639

A cat laughing with tears.

Released in Introduced in 2010 as part of Unicode 6.0 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 😹 Laughing Cat emoji shows a cat face with eyes closed and tears of joy streaming down its face, conveying extreme amusement or laughter, similar to 😂 (Face with Tears of Joy) but with a cat twist. It’s often used to express a hearty laugh, especially in a light-hearted or playful context."

Symbolism

Humor: The emoji mainly symbolizes something very funny or laugh-out-loud hilarious.
Cats: As a cat face emoji, it's closely associated with cats and might suggest a playful, cheeky attitude.
Nonchalance: Cats are often seen as cool and laid-back animals, so this emoji sometimes conveys a relaxed reaction to something funny.

Common Usage Scenarios

Reacting to a cat meme or a funny pet video with a humorous undertone.
In response to something amusing, but with an added playful or cheeky flair.
When you're laughing because of relief, such as realizing something wasn't as bad as it seemed.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I can't believe my cat just knocked over my coffee... 😹

That joke was so bad it made me laugh harder than I should have. 😹

Your kitten memes brighten up my day! 😹

Oops, I almost missed the bus, but at least I made it in time! 😹

When my cat tries to fit into a box that's too small and fails miserably. 😹

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

Avoid using 😹 in formal or serious conversations as its playful tone might be inappropriate.
Great for cat lovers but might not resonate as much with people who aren't into pets.
Try not to overuse it in one conversation as it can make the interaction look too casual or juvenile.