smiling cat with heart-eyes
A yellow cartoon-style cat face with a wide open mouth, often showing teeth and gums, and wide open eyes, sometimes with tears or a 'W' shaped mouth to indicate distress or strong emotion.
There are different emoji meanings for smiling cat with heart-eyes in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often used to express surprise, fear, or a 'shocked' reaction, sometimes humorously. Less commonly used for intense sadness or physical pain compared to human-faced emojis.
- East Asian culture
- Can be used more broadly for any strong, overwhelming emotion, from extreme joy to deep sorrow, often a comical overreaction.
