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

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

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 notes

In 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.

Memory tip

Tilt your head to the left to read it as a face.

Trace the full origin ↓

Easily confused with

:D xoxo → :P

Common pairings

lol XD XD XD omg xd

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He walked straight into the glass door _____

Etymology

An emoticon read sideways: X depicts eyes shut tight, D depicts a wide open mouth.

Origin: English

Synonyms

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lol lmao haha rofl

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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.

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