Teefies: A Very Cute But Underappreciated Cat Feature
Cats have a lot going for them, from soft paws and tiny noses to the weird little faces they make when they yawn. But one of their most underrated features is right there in plain sight, their teefies.
This roundup is all about those sharp, goofy, unexpectedly adorable cat teeth, from sleepy half-grins to full-on mid-meow flashes. The internet has clearly noticed, and cat lovers have plenty to say about every tiny fang.
So if you came here for pure kitty chaos, you are in the right place. Read on.
1. The cutest vampire!

2. Some mid-sneeze teefies

3. That ginger soul patch

The affection people feel for their pets often comes from a deeper bond, and cats have a way of making even their tiny teeth feel lovable.
That is probably why a goofy little grin can be just as charming as a purr or a head bump.
4. Head scratches bring out the teefies

5. Up close and personal

6. Sushi for dinner

Cats’ teeth, or 'teefies,' can feel oddly endearing because they are such a small, funny part of an already expressive animal.
For a lot of people, that little flash of teeth just adds to the charm.
7. My shower overlord

8. Mr. Grinny McTeethy

9. The hanging kittens

Humor is a big part of why these tiny toothy moments land so well.
A cat making a ridiculous face is basically free entertainment.
10. Mittens showing off her teefies

11. The ultimate >.<

12. Artie’s teefies in the bathtub

That tiny toothy look is part of what makes cats so easy to anthropomorphize.
It is hard not to read a little personality into every grin.
This obsession is like the r/earfurnishings crew celebrating cat ear fur, from quirky community members to their oddly specific fascination.
13. Grooming teefies

14. My boys are very photogenic

15. Crunch

That is when the teefies really start stealing the show.
16. Oreo kitty showing off

17. Majestic teefs

18. Cous Cous munching some grass

Some cats just look like they know exactly how cute they are.
That confidence makes the whole thing even better.
19. Rotten little brat teefies

20. Vicious lion snarls as he shows his massive set of teefies to helpless prey.

21. Brand New Teefies

The cute factor is doing a lot of heavy lifting here.
22. You’re not LISTENING TO MEEEEE!!

23. Cheese!

Snoozin with the mouth open!

Teefies while getting scritches

What are your favorite kinds of teefies? Is it the ones where a cat is so knackered out that it fell asleep with its mouth open?
Or are you a fan of the big-yawn teefies? Let us know in the comments section below.
And if you know of a cat lover who would enjoy nothing but teefies, share this with them!
Somehow, the tiniest teeth in the room still win the whole internet.
Want more teefie-level cuteness, even when you try to resist? See adorable cats that melt hearts no matter how hard you try.