Lmao

Pronunciation: /ɛlmeɪoʊ/

Definitions of lmao

noun an acronym for 'laughing my ass off', used to indicate that something is very funny

Example Sentences

A1 I heard someone say 'lmao' and I don't know what it means.

A2 My friend always texts 'lmao' when something funny happens.

B1 During the online chat, everyone kept typing 'lmao' after every joke.

B2 I couldn't stop laughing when my friend sent me a hilarious meme with 'lmao' written on it.

C1 The comedian's stand-up routine had the whole audience in stitches, with 'lmao' echoing throughout the theater.

C2 After watching a comedy special, my stomach hurt from laughing so much and I couldn't stop saying 'lmao'.

Examples of lmao in a Sentence

formal The acronym 'lmao' stands for 'laughing my ass off'.

informal I can't stop laughing, lmao!

slang That joke was so funny, lmao!

figurative His reaction to the prank was priceless, lmao!

Grammatical Forms of lmao

• past tense: lmaoed
• plural: lmaos
• comparative: more lmao
• superlative: most lmao
• present tense: lmao
• future tense: will lmao
• perfect tense: have lmaoed
• continuous tense: is lmaoing
• singular: lmao
• positive degree: lmao
• infinitive: to lmao
• gerund: lmaoing
• participle: lmaoed

Origin and Evolution of lmao

First Known Use: 1997 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The acronym 'LMAO' originated in online chat rooms and instant messaging as a way to express laughter in a more exaggerated manner than simply 'lol'. It stands for 'Laughing My Ass Off'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'LMAO' has become a widely used acronym in digital communication, evolving to convey not only laughter but also a sense of amusement or disbelief. It is often used humorously or sarcastically in online conversations.