XD

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat

XD
Stands forLaughing face (emoticon)
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

XD stands for Laughing face (emoticon), a texting and chat abbreviation.

Sideways emoticon depicting a laughing face with eyes squeezed shut (X) and a wide-open mouth (D). It expresses hearty laughter or silliness rather than mild amusement.

Example: XD that meme about cats and cucumbers is too good.

Usage notes

Popular in the 2000s, especially among gamers, anime fans and on early social networks. Variants include "xD" and "XDD." Seen as slightly dated by some younger users, who prefer emoji such as the crying-laughing face or skull. Unrelated to the XD memory card format.

More texting and chat abbreviations

  • WTV – Whatever
  • WUU2 – What are you up to?
  • WYA – Where you at?
  • WYD – What you doing?
  • WYM – What you mean?
  • WYWH – Wish you were here
  • XO – Hug and kiss
  • XOXO – Hugs and kisses
  • Y – Why
  • YKW – You know what
  • YMMV – Your mileage may vary
  • YOLO – You only live once

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