Kissing Cat emoji meaning
People send this to express sweet, affectionate love, often to partners, pets, or close friends, usually in a cutesy or teasing tone. For example, 'goodnight, love you π½' or 'miss you already π½'. It is similar to π but with a cat twist, often used by people who like cat-themed emoji.
The official Unicode name for π½ is kissing 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, closed, eye, eyes, face, kiss, kissing.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 Β· 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get π½ 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 kissing cat.
- Tap π½ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get π½ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "kissing cat". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π½ from this page and paste it.
How to type π½ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "kissing cat" and click π½.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type π½ on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "kissing cat" and double-click π½. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π½ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π½ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
π½ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 😽 |
| HTML hex | 😽 |
CSS content | "\1F63D" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F63D}" |
| Python | "\U0001F63D" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%98%BD |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :kissing_cat: |
Because π½ 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 kissing cat emoji mean? +
A cartoon cat face puckered up for a kiss, used to send affection in a cute, playful way. Its official Unicode name is "kissing cat".
Is π½ romantic or just cute? +
It can be both. It often signals romantic affection but is also used playfully between friends or toward pets, depending on context.
What is the difference between π½ and π? +
π½ is a cat version of a kiss face, usually used for a cuter or more playful tone, while π is the standard human kissing face.
How do I get the kissing cat emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "kissing 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 π½ from this page.
What is the Unicode for π½? +
The kissing cat emoji is U+1F63D. In HTML use 😽.
Why does π½ 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 π½ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.