smsích
Smsích is an informal, nonstandard term used to describe laughter conveyed through short text messages or instant messaging. The word is a blend of the abbreviation SMS (short message service) and the Czech word smích (laughter), and it is most commonly encountered in casual online or mobile-phone communication contexts. As a concept rather than a formal linguistic category, smsích covers a range of textual signals that indicate amusement, from letter-based expressions like "haha" and "lol" to emojis, GIFs and laughter-related stickers.
Functionally, smsích serves many of the same purposes as audible laughter in face-to-face interaction: it signals
Limitations of smsích include potential misinterpretation and reduced nuance compared with spoken laughter. Without shared context,