interjection
XD
eks-DEE
XD (interjection) means 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. Example: “He walked straight into the glass door XD”
interjection
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internet slang 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.
"He walked straight into the glass door XD"
"that caption killed me xD"
adjective
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internet slang, derogatory Used attributively to describe humour or behaviour seen as forced, dated or childishly random, from the emoticon's association with 2010s internet culture.
"The whole channel has that cringey XD energy."
How to use XD
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA little face that means you're laughing hard.
When to use it
Chat, comments and gaming. Case is flexible — XD, xD and xd are all common.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
lol XD
XD XD
omg xd
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Etymology
An emoticon read sideways: X depicts eyes shut tight, D depicts a wide open mouth.
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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.
What is the meaning of XD?
"XD" (interjection) means 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.
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