lmao
Stable🌍UniversalDefinition
Abbreviation for 'laughing my a** off.' Stronger than 'lol,' indicating something is genuinely funny. The more letters added ('LMAOOOO'), the funnier it was. Unlike 'lol,' 'lmao' still carries actual humor weight. The sweet spot between 'lol' (barely breathing hard) and '💀' (deceased from laughter).
Translation for Parents
It means 'laughing my butt off.' It's like LOL but they actually found it funny. Think of it as the laugh escalation scale: lol (exhale through nose) < lmao (actual chuckle) < LMAOOO (genuine laughter) < 💀 (funniest possible thing).
Examples
“LMAOO bro fell in front of everyone”
“I'm dying laughing, he fell in front of everyone”
Cringe Score
Mildly embarrassing
Slightly riskier than lol because it implies you know what's funny. If you 'lmao' at the wrong thing, your cool facade crumbles instantly.
Category
abbreviation
Last Verified
2026-02-25
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