LMAO

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɛlˌɛmˌeɪˈoʊ/ or /ləˈmaʊ/ or /ˈɛlˌmaʊ/

Acronym & Initialism

Acronym LMAO

Initialism LMAO

1. (Internet slang) A short way to say "laughing my ass (arse) off" when you are talking on the internet.

Usage notes

• Despite having the word "ass" in it, LMAO isn't typically considered vulgar as an initialism.