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Grinning cat with smiling eyes

Grinning cat with smiling eyes (😸) from Smileys & Emotion. Reads happy.

Name

grinning cat with smiling eyes

Subcategory

Cat Face

Codepoint

U+1F638

Unicode Hex

1F638

Mood

happy

Unicode

v6.0

iOS

v6.0+

Slug

grinning-cat-with-smiling-eyes-1f638

Shortcodes

:smile_cat::cat::eye::face::grin::grinning_cat_with_smiling_eyes::smile:

Themes

happyanimalcateyefacegrinsmile

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About the 😸 Grinning cat with smiling eyes emoji

The 😸 Grinning cat with smiling eyes emoji is part of the Smileys & Emotion category and the cat face group on DBEmoji. It reads as celebratory, upbeat, and positive, so it slots naturally into messages that match that energy. Shortcodes such as :smile_cat:, :cat:, and :eye: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Grinning cat with smiling eyes (Unicode codepoint U+1F638) grinning cat with smiling eyes (😸) from Smileys & Emotion. Reads happy.. Grinning cat with smiling eyes is the long name of 😸, an emoji that lives in the Smileys & Emotion corner of the spec. Smiley emojis like 😸 carry tone better than punctuation; drop one in to steer how a sentence is parsed. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+1F638 (1F638). It joined the Unicode standard in version 6.0 and shipped on iOS from version 6.0 onward. Common shortcodes: :smile_cat:, :cat:, :eye:, :face:. Visually, the dominant palette leans yellow based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under happy, animal, cat, eye, and face tag views. Tone first, content second — 😸 prefaces a sentence the way a stage direction does in a script. Hit copy and 😸 is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed. Most people use it to signal a happy tone in chats, captions, and posts.

When to use 😸 Grinning cat with smiling eyes

  • Celebrating wins, birthdays, and good news in chats and feeds
  • Brightening up casual replies that need extra energy
  • Highlighting positive feedback or excited reactions
  • Showcasing pet photos, zoo trips, and wildlife sightings

Combinations and pairings

  • Pair 😸 with happy-themed, animal-themed, and cat-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
  • Stack 😸 next to other happy emojis when the goal is to lean into the happy emotion without spelling it out.
  • Lead a caption with 😸 for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the 😸 Grinning cat with smiling eyes emoji

  1. Open the emoji page. Visit the Grinning cat with smiling eyes emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
  2. Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The 😸 character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
  3. Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the 😸 Grinning cat with smiling eyes emoji mean?
Grinning cat with smiling eyes is the long name of 😸, an emoji that lives in the Smileys & Emotion corner of the spec. Smiley emojis like 😸 carry tone better than punctuation; drop one in to steer how a sentence is parsed. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+1F638 (1F638). It joined the Unicode standard in version 6.0 and shipped on iOS from version 6.0 onward. Common shortcodes: :smile_cat:, :cat:, :eye:, :face:. Visually, the dominant palette leans yellow based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under happy, animal, cat, eye, and face tag views. Tone first, content second — 😸 prefaces a sentence the way a stage direction does in a script. Hit copy and 😸 is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Grinning cat with smiling eyes?
The 😸 Grinning cat with smiling eyes emoji is encoded as U+1F638 (hex 1F638). It belongs to the Cat Face group inside Smileys & Emotion.
How do I copy the 😸 emoji?
Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The 😸 character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
Does Grinning cat with smiling eyes have shortcodes?
Yes. Common shortcodes include :smile_cat:, :cat:, :eye:, and :face:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the 😸 emoji automatically.

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