0x5
Created on Nov 26, 2020
Interjection
1. Definition: Indicates laughter or the recognition of humor in a previous statement, or to demonstrate that a statement is not serious
Word formation type: Other
Citation: 0x5 is the hexadecimal representation of the binary number 101, which visually resembles the acronym lol. 0x5 is used in mostly the same circumstances as lol, and is used as an in-joke and a shibboleth on a programming forum.
Citation date: Nov. 26, 2020
Source of citation: "0x5 I'm not sinking that low yet :P" - IRC channel, 10/04/2020
Explanation: from lol, which was originally an acronym of laughing out loud
Created on Nov 26, 2020