XD
4 synonyms for XD, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Interjection — An emoticon representing a face laughing hard, with the X as screwed-up eyes and the D as an open mouth, used to show that something is very funny.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use XD
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
lol XD
XD XD
omg xd
Chat, comments and gaming. Case is flexible — XD, xD and xd are all common.
Etymology
An emoticon read sideways: X depicts eyes shut tight, D depicts a wide open mouth.
Full origin of XD →Frequently asked questions
What does XD mean?
It is a laughing face turned on its side — X for eyes squeezed shut and D for a wide open mouth. It signals hard laughter, roughly the same as "lmao".
What is the difference between XD and :D?
:D is an ordinary broad smile with open eyes. XD is the same mouth but with the eyes shut, which reads as full laughter rather than just cheerfulness.
Is XD still used?
Yes, though it now reads as older internet slang and is often used ironically. Younger users tend to prefer 💀 or "lmao" for the same effect.
