L2MS

What Does L2MS Mean in a Text?

L2MS means "Laughing To Myself."

The abbreviation L2MS is an "internet slang term" used with the meaning "Laughing To Myself." L2MS is a less "over-the-top" version of LOL (Laughing Out Loud) and other such terms.

There are many abbreviations with the same or similar meanings to L2MS, including:

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When I write L2MS, I mean this:

meaning of L2MS

I am L2MS and no-one else can hear.

Summary of Key Points

"Laughing To Myself" is the most common definition for L2MS on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
L2MS
Definition:Laughing To Myself
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of L2MS in Sentences

Here are examples of L2MS being used in conversations:
  • Angie: Did you like the joke I sent you?
  • Sian: It's great! I have been L2MS all day!
  • Ryan: Did you know that Moses had the first tablet that could connect to the cloud?
  • Millie: L2MS! (The boss is watching.)

An Academic Look at L2MS

L2MS is defined as an "internet slang term" by our team because some of its characters are used as substitutes for letters. Most "slang terms" were introduced to reduce the number of key strokes required to write the word, but since the arrival of predictive texting and keyboards on mobile devices, this efficiency is no longer required.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have just said "Laughing To Myself" instead of using L2MS.

Using Numbers in Texts

This video shows the different ways that numbers are used in "text speak":

Example of L2MS Used in a Text

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See Also

LI (Laughing Inside) LIMH (Laughing In My Head) LIS (Laughing In Silence) LOI (Laughing On The Inside) LQI (Laughing Quietly Inside)

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