Crying Cat emoji meaning
People use it to react to sad news, express mock despair, or respond to something disappointing in a lighthearted way. Examples: 'my team lost again ๐ฟ' or 'you're leaving already? ๐ฟ'. It is similar to ๐ข but with a cat twist, giving it a softer, sometimes playful feel.
The official Unicode name for ๐ฟ is crying cat. It belongs to the smileys & emotion group and the cat faces subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as animal, cat, cry, crying, face, sad, tear.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 ยท 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐ฟ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type crying cat.
- Tap ๐ฟ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐ฟ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "crying cat". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ฟ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ฟ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "crying cat" and click ๐ฟ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐ฟ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "crying cat" and double-click ๐ฟ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ฟ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ฟ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐ฟ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 😿 |
| HTML hex | 😿 |
CSS content | "\1F63F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F63F}" |
| Python | "\U0001F63F" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%98%BF |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :crying_cat_face: |
Because ๐ฟ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the crying cat emoji mean? +
A weeping cat face showing sadness or disappointment, often used in a dramatic or cutesy way. Its official Unicode name is "crying cat".
Is ๐ฟ sarcastic? +
Often yes. People use it to express mock sadness or exaggerated disappointment rather than real tears.
How is ๐ฟ different from ๐ข? +
๐ฟ shows a crying cat and is often used in a cute or playful way, while ๐ข shows a human face and tends to read as more sincere.
How do I get the crying cat emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "crying cat". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ๐ฟ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ฟ? +
The crying cat emoji is U+1F63F. In HTML use 😿.
Why does ๐ฟ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ๐ฟ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.