Grinning Cat emoji meaning
People use it to add a cheerful, lighthearted tone to a message or to show affection for cats specifically. It fits casual chats like 'Just adopted a kitten ๐บ' or 'Feeling good today ๐บ'. It is less common than the standard grinning face but carries the same upbeat energy with a cat twist.
The official Unicode name for ๐บ is grinning 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, face, grinning, mouth, open, smile, smiling.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 ยท 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐บ 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 grinning cat.
- Tap ๐บ 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 ๐บ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "grinning cat". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐บ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐บ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "grinning cat" and click ๐บ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐บ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "grinning cat" and double-click ๐บ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐บ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐บ 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.
๐บ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 😺 |
| HTML hex | 😺 |
CSS content | "\1F63A" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F63A}" |
| Python | "\U0001F63A" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%98%BA |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :smiley_cat: |
Because ๐บ 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 grinning cat emoji mean? +
A cartoon cat face with a wide open smile, used to show happiness, playfulness or general good mood. Its official Unicode name is "grinning cat".
Does ๐บ mean something different from a regular smiley face? +
Not really; it conveys the same cheerful, happy mood as a grinning face but is chosen when the sender wants a cat theme or likes cats.
Is ๐บ used for anything besides showing happiness? +
It is often used by cat owners or cat lovers to talk about their pets or share cat-related content in a fun, upbeat way.
How do I get the grinning cat emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "grinning 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 ๐บ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐บ? +
The grinning cat emoji is U+1F63A. In HTML use 😺.
Why does ๐บ 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 ๐บ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.