pouting cat

😾

pouting cat

Shows you’re annoyed or unimpressed in a cute, dramatic way. More of a bratty β€œhmph” than real anger, often used to push back while keeping things light.

  • Your friend says they’ll be late again for movie night.

    Ugh 😾 you promised you’d be on time!

Subgroups
Unicode
U+1F63E
Variant status
Fully-qualified
Emoji version
E0.6
General

Can also express mock jealousy or mock anger, like β€œyou went without me 😾.”

Cross-cultural

In Japanese chats, 😾 feels like a pouting cat face β€” more cute than aggressive, similar to saying β€œγ·γ‚“γ·γ‚“β€ (a comic-style puffed-cheek sound). It often implies playful protest rather than true irritation.

Heads-up

Avoid in work or formal chats β€” it can look childish or sarcastic instead of assertive.

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Differences between 😾 (pouting cat) and 😀 (face with steam from nose)

Both are expressions of mock annoyance with puffed cheeks. 😾 shows annoyance or unimpressed feelings, in a bratty and playful way that keeps things light. 😀 reads more like a small victory or fired up confidence, with visible steam suggesting determination. The tone shifts from cute sulk to assertive pride. The face with steam feels bolder and more energized than the pouting cat, suggesting a move from dramatic pout to spirited resolve.

Usage

You can use 😾 when you want to act bratty, mildly annoyed, or to playfully complain and invite a light, affectionate response. Use 😀 when you want to show you’re determined, proud, or mock-angry in a way that signals confidence and readiness rather than seeking sympathy.

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