Definition

An onomatopoeia expressing excitement, laughter, or exasperation; used as a filler interjection in text and online communication.

Example Usage

That meme has me skskskiing, it's so funny!

Origin

Emerged from internet culture in the mid-2010s, became iconic shorthand associated with 'VSCO girls' and Gen-Z social media.

Fun Fact

The repetition of 'sk' mimics a clicking or cackling sound and became specifically tied to Gen-Z girl subculture by 2019.

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