XD
LOL, laughing face (text emoticon)
Pronunciation
/iks dɛ/
Cultural Note
While 'XD' exists globally, it holds a special, almost sacred place in Polish internet culture. Poland is one of the few countries where 'XD' is still massively popular and hasn't been replaced by emojis. In 2022, 'XD' was even voted the 'Youth Word of the Year' in Poland, causing national controversy. Poles use it with incredible nuance: 'XD' (genuinely funny), 'xD' (slightly amused), 'xd' (lowercase = ironic/sarcastic), 'xddd' (extremely funny). The lowercase 'xd' specifically carries an ironic, deadpan tone unique to Polish internet communication. Not using XD in Polish texts can make you seem overly serious.
📝 Example Sentences
Spadłam na schodach przed całą szkołą XD
I fell on the stairs in front of the whole school XD
On myśli, że się znam na gotowaniu xd
He thinks I know how to cook xd