xD
/ɡsd/from spelling rules
The phrase xd (or more commonly xD) is a Spanish text emoticon used to represent a laughing face.
In text messaging and digital communication, xD is used to denote laughter. While xD is a visual emoticon, another way to represent laughter in Spanish, particularly among younger generations, is to type ji ji.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡsd/
Did you know?
- While xD is a visual emoticon, it is often spoken aloud in Spanish as if it were a word, pronounced roughly as 'equis-de'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, xD is used as a 'social lubricant' to soften the tone of a request or a correction, preventing the message from seeming too aggressive or demanding.
- In some Spanish-speaking online communities, xD has evolved beyond laughter to signal irony, sarcasm or even a feeling of awkwardness.
Examples in context
- ¡Qué gracioso es eso! xDThat is so funny! xD
- No puedo creer lo que pasó xDI can't believe what happened xD
- Me muero de la risa xDI am dying of laughter xD
Example conversation
Two friends are texting each other about a funny video.
- María¿Viste el video del gato? xDDid you see the cat video? xD
- DanielSí, es de lo más divertido xDYes, it is the funniest thing xD
- MaríaDaniel, me hace llorar de risa xDDaniel, it makes me cry from laughter xD
- DanielA mí también me encanta xDI love it too xD
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
