crying screaming

Beginner 📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

Definition

An intensified expression of extreme laughter, distress, or emotional overwhelm, combining both actions to emphasize the intensity of the reaction. Used to convey that something is unbearably funny or absurd.

Example Usage

When she said 'I thought cryptocurrency was an actual currency from the Middle East,' I was crying screaming in the group chat.

Origin

Evolved from internet culture in the 2010s-2020s, combining two expressions of extreme emotion for added emphasis.

Fun Fact

Often written as 'crying screaming throwing up' to indicate maximum emotional intensity or comedic chaos.

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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