Grinning cat with smiling eyes emoji meaning

The grinning cat with smiling eyes emoji shows a cartoon-style face of a cat with big, happy eyes and a wide, cheerful smile. It is often used to express feelings of happiness, joy, or love in a fun and playful way. This emoji is especially popular among cat lovers or anyone who enjoys a lighthearted, feline-inspired tone. People might also use it to communicate a sense of contentment or mischievous delight. Its friendly expression makes it a great choice for spreading positivity in conversations, especially when celebrating something or sharing cute, cat-related moments.

The grinning cat with smiling eyes emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026