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ayy lmao en · NOUN

Etymology

Associated with image macros of extraterrestrial aliens, the first attested around early 2013, the phrase sharing the first syllable /ˈeɪ.l/ with alien.

Meanings

  1. (Internet, humorous) An extraterrestrial alien.
    • The number of ayy lmaos on the shadow chamber seems too small for the mission 2023 December 17, /u/mrbucket08, “Is there a way to know if an Alien Ruler is in the area? I’ve killed the Archon King, now I need to finish off the Viper King and Berserker Queen”, in Reddit, /r/Xcom:
    • I've never actually used Alienware, and I don't actually care about people's favorite brands, I just want to start an ayy lmao thread. 2014 August 28, anonymous author, “ITT: Your Favorite Computer Brand”, in 4chan, /g/:
    • Would it be possible to win against an ayy lmao invasion? 2016 December 7, anonymous author, 4chan, /k/:

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ayy lmaos Number=Plur lexicographic

ayy lmao en · X

Etymology

Associated with image macros of extraterrestrial aliens, the first attested around early 2013, the phrase sharing the first syllable /ˈeɪ.l/ with alien.

Meanings

  1. (dated) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ayy, LMAO.