Pronunciation: /dɛd/
Dead or ded is an exaggerated way of expressing extreme amusement, often meaning someone is laughing so hard they feel metaphorically “dead.”
Example Sentence(s):
“That joke was so hilarious, I’m dead.”
“I watched the video and was ded by the end of it.”
Origin: Emerging from internet meme culture in the early 2010s, dead became popular slang for uncontrollable laughter. The intentionally misspelled ded originated in gaming and meme communities as a humorous variation.
Related Words:
- ded
- weak
- laughing
Usage: Informal—widely used in texts, memes, and social media captions.
Popularity Level: Very popular among Gen Z.
First Known Use: Early 2010s.
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