Pouting Cat 😾

A slightly grumpy or offended yellow cat with a small, pursed mouth and narrowed, displeased eyes. The expression reads as mildly upset, sulky, or pouty—the kind of face a cat makes when it's annoyed at you but not quite angry enough to leave the room. It's cute frustration.

Use this when you're annoyed, offended, or playfully sulking about something. It works for dramatic reactions to being left out, minor frustrations, or when someone disappoints you in a small way. The cat's pout adds levity and humor to the complaint—it signals you're miffed but not truly angry. Perfect for saying "I'm not happy with you" while keeping things lighthearted.

It appears in conversations where you want to express mild disapproval with a smile. Pair it with comments about being forgotten, teasing complaints about a friend's behavior, or reactions to disappointing situations. The expression is petulant in the way cats can be, adding personality and drama to an otherwise small grievance.

The narrow eyes and tight mouth are consistent across platforms, clearly conveying displeasure. This cat is more offended than angry, making it useful for situations requiring dramatic, humorous disapproval rather than genuine fury. Approved in Unicode Emoji 0.6 in 2010, it rounds out the cat-face emotional spectrum with an expression perfectly suited to affectionate complaining.