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LMAO

American

lmao, or LMFAO

abbreviation

Slang.

laughing my (fucking) ass off; laughed my (fucking) ass off (a euphemistic initialism used to avoid explicit vulgarity).

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?

LOL
ROFL
Lmfao
wwww

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.

How I’m actually feeling is maybe LOL, LMAO.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2024

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 • Aug. 18, 2022

"LMAO why is it always a surprise when I hear Christian Bale’s accent?" another wrote.

From Fox News • Jan. 7, 2019

I always thought it was LMAO, which is “laughing my ass off.”

From Time • Sep. 23, 2014

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