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😹Cat with Tears of Joy EmojiUnicode: 1F639

A laughing cat with tears

Released in The 😹 emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 in 2016, as part of the animal-themed emojis, and has since become popular for expressing humor.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 😹 emoji, known as Cat with Tears of Joy, features a cat face with a big grin and tears streaming down, symbolizing uncontrollable laughter and overwhelming happiness. It conveys that something is hilariously funny, often in a light-hearted and adorable way, blending the playfulness of cats with the intensity of joy seen in the human 😂 emoji. This emoji is commonly used in digital communication to express amusement that is so strong it brings tears, making it perfect for sharing memes, jokes, or cute animal stories.

Symbolism

  • Extreme amusement and laughter, indicating something is incredibly funny
  • Overwhelming happiness, often in a whimsical or cute manner
  • A blend of joy and emotion, representing how laughter can be so intense it feels like crying

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Sharing funny cat videos or memes on social media platforms like Twitter or Instagram
  • Reacting to jokes or humorous stories in text messages or group chats
  • Expressing delight during online gaming or casual conversations about light-hearted topics

Usage Examples in Conversation

That cat video you sent was so hilarious! 😹 I watched it three times.
I can't stop laughing at this meme you shared. 😹 It's the best one yet!
Your joke about cats totally cracked me up. 😹 You're a genius!
This story is making me cry from laughter. 😹 Send more like this!
We need to watch that show again; it had me in tears! 😹

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it only for genuinely funny or joyful moments to keep its meaning authentic and impactful.
  • Avoid overusing it in serious conversations, as it may come across as insensitive or out of place.
  • Consider cultural differences, as animal emojis like 😹 might not translate universally in all contexts.

Related Emojis

😂

Face with Tears of Joy

Similar to 😹 but for humans, used for extreme laughter.

😺

Grinning Cat

A happy cat face, ideal for general cheerfulness without tears.

🐱

Cat Face

A basic cat expression, often used for everyday cat-related chats.

😸

Grinning Cat with Smiling Eyes

Shows a playful cat smile, perfect for friendly or flirty interactions.

😻

Smiling Cat with Heart-Eyes

Indicates adoration or love, like for cute cats or crushes.

🤣

Rolling on the Floor Laughing

Expresses intense laughter, similar to 😹 but more exaggerated.

😄

Grinning Face with Smiling Eyes

A human face showing big smiles and joy, often paired with 😹.

🥲

Smiling Face with Tear

Combines happiness and emotion, like bittersweet joy.

😭

Loudly Crying Face

Represents crying from laughter or sadness, related to 😹's tears.

🙀

Weary Cat

A surprised or tired cat, contrasting 😹 for varied cat emotions.