Pouting Cat emoji meaning
People send this when they are annoyed, grumpy, or mad about something, often in a joking or exaggerated way rather than seriously angry. Example: 'Monday again ๐พ' or 'you ate my leftovers ๐พ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐พ is pouting 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, pouting.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 ยท 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐พ 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 pouting cat.
- Tap ๐พ 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 ๐พ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "pouting cat". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐พ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐พ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "pouting cat" and click ๐พ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐พ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "pouting cat" and double-click ๐พ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐พ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐พ 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.
๐พ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 😾 |
| HTML hex | 😾 |
CSS content | "\1F63E" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F63E}" |
| Python | "\U0001F63E" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%98%BE |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :pouting_cat: |
Because ๐พ 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 pouting cat emoji mean? +
A grumpy, scowling cat face used to show annoyance, frustration, or irritation. Its official Unicode name is "pouting cat".
Is ๐พ rude to send someone? +
It is usually read as playful grumpiness rather than genuine hostility, so it is not considered rude in most casual conversations.
What is the difference between ๐พ and ๐ ? +
๐พ is a cartoonish cat face that reads as sulky or dramatic, while ๐ is a human face showing straightforward anger.
How do I get the pouting cat emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "pouting 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 ๐พ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐พ? +
The pouting cat emoji is U+1F63E. In HTML use 😾.
Why does ๐พ 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 ๐พ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.