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sadcat

What does sadcat mean?

Used as a word or reaction for mild disappointment, often cute and self-deprecating.

"Forgot to save my progress, sadcat."

Origin

Part of the wide 'sad cat' meme family (teary, glossy-eyed cat photos and drawings) that spread across Discord and Twitch around 2020-2021. Many channel-specific 'Sadge cat' variants exist.

Frequently asked questions

What does Sadcat mean in slang?
It conveys soft, cute sadness or disappointment. It's a teary-eyed cat emote popular on Discord and Twitch.
Is Sadcat the same as Sadge?
They're cousins; Sadge uses a sad Pepe while Sadcat uses a sad cat, but both signal mild sadness.
Where do you see Sadcat?
Mostly in Discord servers and Twitch chats as a reaction emote, plus on TikTok and Twitter as the broader sad-cat meme.
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