To be used in replacement of "LOL" or "haha"
In online conversation, EC is used when a person does not necessarily "laugh out loud" or produce enough of a laugh to vocalize a "haha", rather, they chuckle in an exhaled breath ... EC ... exhaled chuckle.
Also in online conversation, EC can be used when someone tells a horrendously bad joke that doesn't warrant an LOL or a haha, yet you feel you need to respond with something so as not to insult the receiving party.
"OMG did you see Family Guy last night?"
"EC yeah, it was pretty funny"
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