LMAO
Americanabbreviation
Usage
What does LMAO mean? LMAO is an abbreviation in digital communications for laughing my ass off. It is used in reaction to something considered extremely funny.How is LMAO pronounced?[ el-em-ey-oh ]What are some variants of LMAO?lmaoWhat are some other words related to LMAO?
Etymology
Origin of LMAO
From its use in digital communications
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"This is Wednesday Addams coded lmao," wrote one user while another wrote, "this outfit is almost identical to what I wore to my grandmother's funeral."
From Salon
Another added a string of vivid details about the gameplay: "Yes I remember they had a library. AND you actually have to wait for someone else to return their books to read them LMAO. And also how food would expire. And also how the long orange hair cant be bought from the salon, so I made a new account just to have that hair."
From Salon
Jason, who’s racked up 25 No. 1 hits on Billboard’s country airplay chart and has spoken critically about vaccine mandates and President Biden, commented on his wife’s post with the laughing-crying emoji and wrote, “Lmao!! Im glad they didn’t too, cause you and I wouldn’t have worked out.”
From Los Angeles Times
Jason Aldean commented with the cry-laughing emoji: “Lmao!! Im glad they didn’t too, cause you and I wouldn’t have worked out.”
From Washington Post
My problem with comedians Whose schtick is more slapstick than subtle Is when they are done, if I LMAO, Then I have to leave time for rebuttal.
From Washington Post
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