It has the same meaning as the human face version (😂), but the cat's comical expression gives it a more delightful and lighthearted feel. The sight of a cute animal crying from laughter helps express a more exaggerated sense of fun.

This emoji is the cat version of 'face with tears of joy' (😂), one of the most popular emojis online. Because it visually represents explosive laughter that's hard to convey with text alone, it plays a big role in building rapport among teens and young adults worldwide.