Cat face emoji meaning

The cat face emoji shows the face of a friendly domestic cat with pointy ears, whiskers, and an endearing expression. It is a popular choice for representing cats and is often used to show affection for pets, highlight cuteness, or convey a sense of playfulness. Sometimes, it can also symbolize traits like independence or cleverness, which are often linked to cats. This emoji is especially loved by cat enthusiasts and is commonly shared in messages about animals or pets. It is a simple yet expressive way to bring up the charm and personality of cats in digital conversations.

The cat face emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026