Over the years, emojis have taken the place of emoticons. “XD” however has survived this advancement. First of all, “XD” is not an acronym. It is an emoticon, though a bit old-fashioned. It is still in use despite its archaic nature. It is a great way to express oneself on the internet without having to use emojis. It means “Dying of laughter” and is used to show extreme amusement. Let’s see a reply to XD.
People often get confused when sent an “XD” emoticon. It happens to almost everyone and most people just ignore. You can actually choose to reply to an “XD” text and you can choose to ignore, it doesn’t mean you are rude. Replying to an “XD” message depends on your relationship with the sender and also what the conversation is all about.
Here are some popular and recommended ways to reply to an “XD” text
- Yeah…, so… ( continue with the conversation that brought about the laughter from your partner if you’re not done with it or give more details to get more responses from the person you’re chatting with.) This is most likely to be a conversation with a close friend or family member.
- :)… You may also choose to reply with another emoticon such as :),^_^, to mention but a few, before bringing the conversation to an end politely. ( This is for people you’re not very close to.)
- You can also start your reply by saying… “So , how is your day going?” if you already said that before the emoticon was sent and you still want to keep the conversation going, you can continue by saying one of these: “ Anyways… or By the way…”.
What exactly is XD?
XD is an emoticon. This means it is a symbol of expression used in showing emotions, particularly amusement during or in the process of a conversation.
The letters don’t represent anything. However, it is always written in capital letters. Writing “XD” in small letters rids it of its peculiar meaning. When sending an XD message, ensure to always capitalize to avoid every form of confusion or misinterpretation.
When you turn an “XD” message to the left, you will figure out the hidden expression or meaning it carries. It gives you the shape of a smiling face with an X for eyes. It is mostly interpreted as laughing with squinted eyes. It is also seen as a visual metaphor for “ Dying of laughter”.
Why is “XD” still used even with the existence of emojis and GIFS ?
People often ask this question due to the very fact that “XD” is an emoticon and unlike other emoticons, it is still popular and widely used. The answer is really very simple. “XD” is has a broad scope and is very easy to use. This is one of the first reasons why it has lasted and survived advancement and emoji invasion. Not only is it easy to understand and type, it is also the most used emoticon around. It is still very prominent and popular mostly because it doesn’t have an emoji equivalent and it has a reputation as a massive internet meme. Though there is an emoji called “ Grinning squinting face” which depicts someone laughing with two eyes tightly held together, it still doesn’t match the “XD” emoticon well. Unfortunately, the Unicode Consortium has not been able to invent or produce any equivalent emoji yet.
When is “XD” used?
It is used to reply to a very funny message, post or comment. It is used to show extreme amusement in conversations online.
Is it rude for me to ignore an “XD” message?
Not at all! Most people in a survey taken on reddit and Quora, think that the best answer for an “XD” text is to ignore it. This is correct but however, one can also choose to reply to an “XD” message. It is important to classify conversations and relationships when using emoticons.
How not to reply to “XD”
When you receive an “XD” text and you don’t want to reply, it’s quite simple what to do. First, know if you want to put an end to the ongoing conversation, if yes then, this is your chance to end it. If no, then get another interesting topic quickly to avoid an awkward stop to the conversation. You can also supply more information from the topic of the ongoing conversation to get more reactions from who you’re chatting with.
When you must reply to an “XD” text.
When you’re in a very interesting conversation with your crush or lover, and you absolutely do not want it to end, you must reply to the text. Whether by sending another emoticon, changing the topic, supplying more details of the story or even sending an emoji ☺️. I recommend you continue supplying more details to make your partner laugh the more, that way he/she will reply with something to keep the conversation going. This helps to prolong the conversation for as long as you want. But remember don’t dwell too much on one topic, it could bore your partner. Just be open-minded and the right words will surely come.
In conclusion, “XD” is a very versatile emoticon and as has been previously mentioned, it is very easy to use and understand. When you are extremely amused at a person’s comment, post or message, XD is the best emoticon to use to express your feelings. It does not hold back in its expression. This is the very reason why even its emoji look alike “grinning squinting face” has not been able to replace it.
Tips
Here are some tips to help you when replying to the “XD” emoticon.
If “XD” comes from a friend, family member, or romantic partner, you can choose to ignore or reply however you want!… With very close friends consider your relationship and how you feel about them. Then, send a reply with their feelings in mind. With a crush, it is not wise to ignore, this is because you definitely want to keep talking so bring up something else and keep the conversation going. You can also use it as a way out of a pretty boring conversation!
