Teen Slang · Online & texting

What does “Xd” mean?

An emoticon laughing face (X = squinted eyes, D = open mouth). Means laughing hard. 'That's so funny xD.'

Where “Xd” comes from

An old-school emoticon from early gaming and forum chat in the 2000s; now used semi-ironically.

Why teens actually say it

A quick visual way to show laughter in text.

What it means for you as a parent

Completely benign. Just a laughing face.

How it’s used

  • “That meme killed me xD.” Signaling they’re laughing hard at something funny online. Lighthearted.
  • “You tripped on flat ground xD.” Teasing a friend over a goofy moment. Friendly, no malice.

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