This cat's smile often shines in cynical or ironic situations. It can reveal the complex feeling of thinking "serves them right" about someone's misfortune or the mindset of hatching a secret plan.

Because it gives off a softer and cuter feel than the human smirking face emoji (😏), it's preferred for expressing non-aggressive slyness. It borrows the image of a 'clever' cat, common across cultures, making it effective for implying a sharp wit or a hidden intention.