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lmao— what it usually means in a text

Short for “laughing my head off” (a cruder wording is common). It signals strong amusement and is informal.

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abbreviation
Reviewed
9/18/2026

Meanings depend on context, age and relationship. This describes common usage — it is not proof of what the sender meant.

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