Pronunciation change

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

Acronym & Initialism change

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 change

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