💀 Skull
At Peak🌍UniversalDefinition
Means 'I'm dead' as in 'that's so funny I died laughing.' This is NOT a threat, NOT about actual death, and NOT goth. It completely replaced 😂 (crying laughing) as the go-to reaction for younger generations. Using 😂 unironically is now considered a boomer move.
Translation for Parents
If your kid texts you '💀💀💀' they are laughing, not threatening anyone. The skull means 'that was so funny I'm dead.' Yes, it's confusing. No, they won't switch back to LOL.
Examples
“BRO WHAT 💀💀💀”
“That's hilarious / I can't believe that just happened”
“im literally dead 💀”
“That was so funny”
Cringe Score
Your kid will cringe
Moderate risk. If you use it correctly, your kid might nod approvingly. If you overdo it ('💀💀💀 LOL so funny!!!'), you've revealed yourself as an imposter.
Category
emoji
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
editorial, reddit