XD
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat
| Stands for | Laughing face (emoticon) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
XD stands for Laughing face (emoticon), a texting and chat abbreviation.
Sideways emoticon depicting a laughing face with eyes squeezed shut (X) and a wide-open mouth (D). It expresses hearty laughter or silliness rather than mild amusement.
Example: XD that meme about cats and cucumbers is too good.
Usage notes
Popular in the 2000s, especially among gamers, anime fans and on early social networks. Variants include "xD" and "XDD." Seen as slightly dated by some younger users, who prefer emoji such as the crying-laughing face or skull. Unrelated to the XD memory card format.