😽️ Kissing cat emoji

What is 😽️ called?

😽️ is called the Kissing cat emoji.

What does 😽️ mean?

😽 sends affection through a cat face with puckered lips and closed eyes. It suits kisses, cuddles, gratitude, fond goodbyes, and playful messages from pet lovers.

Its closest human counterpart is 😚 Kissing face with closed eyes. Unlike 😘 Face blowing a kiss, the standard design does not include a separate heart floating from the mouth.

Other meanings

A cat kiss, affectionate thanks, gentle romance, a warm goodnight, pet cuddles, or a cute alternative to a human kissing face.

Example Usage

Thank you for looking after the kittens 😽

Goodnight—sending a little cat kiss 😽

More details

Officially named kissing cat. Its code point is U+1F63D, and this project records it from Emoji 1.0. It can be romantic, friendly, or pet-themed according to context.

Related emoji

Cat faces emojis

• 😺️ Grinning cat
• 😸️ Grinning cat with smiling eyes
• 😹️ Cat with tears of joy
• 😻️ Smiling cat with heart-eyes

Visual description

A yellow or orange cat face with pointed ears, whiskers, closed eyes, and lips puckered into a small kiss.

Some platforms add rosy cheeks, but the closed eyes and pursed mouth are consistent. The absence of a floating heart distinguishes it from the face blowing a kiss.

⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.