Once an acronym for laughing one's ass off -- an expression of great amusement and laughter online, now reduced to an ironic, often sarcastic or passive aggressive, and meaningless phrase way to express cynicism and apathetic anguish.
In the words of tumblr user heavenboundghost: when did "lmao" or w/e become shorthand for "i'm fucking suffering"
tumblr user jethroq responds: lamenting my anguish online
tumblr user jethroq responds: lamenting my anguish online
by danseyandthelimbs October 7, 2018

by Kobo condominium August 7, 2019

Lmao is a shortcut for “lick my ass off”
by Sarlol October 9, 2021

lmao is the alternative of lol. its commonly used to show you are ACTUALLY laughing when spelled with multiple o's in the end.
Lmao is an abbreviation of the phrase “laughing my ass off. It is used to indicate that something is funny.
It's best to use LMAO informal conversations because it contains the word ass. Some might consider this a swear word and take offense.
Lmao is an abbreviation of the phrase “laughing my ass off. It is used to indicate that something is funny.
It's best to use LMAO informal conversations because it contains the word ass. Some might consider this a swear word and take offense.
Friend 1: dude that was the coolest night ever!
Friend 2: the way you spilled your hot coco LMAO
Friend 1: LMAOOOO
Friend 2: the way you spilled your hot coco LMAO
Friend 1: LMAOOOO
by niggadaddynigga December 22, 2020

