Me botoné de la risa

Question

A Mexican friend just sent me an email in which she wrote "Me botoné de la risa". I have searched various internet sites, but have not come across a reference to this Mexican expression.

She was referring to the humor of a situation and a surprise ending, and said "me botoné de la risa". I am presuming that she means something along the lines of "I burst out laughing".

Can a native speaker confirm or clarify my translation?

Gracias de antemano.

Answer 1

I've only heard: Me boté de la risa. (Me eche a reír)

Echar and Botar are (mostly?) synonymous and maybe Mexicans prefer to use botar.

Then you'll also hear:

Me eche (al piso) a reír. / Me boté (al piso) a reír. / Me tumbé (al piso) a reír (tumbar is commonly used in East Bolivia, hehe.)

Your translation is ok and Rofl (Rolling On Floor Laughing) can be another one.

Have a nice day and please correct my English.

I 'have' only heard .... You'll also hear ..... Bien hecho Nelson, sigue así :) - Kiwi-Girl, Nov 17, 2011

Muchas gracias KiwiGirl. - nelson_rafael, Nov 17, 2011

Answer 2

The phrase is: botarse de la risa:

Me boté de la risa. I burst out laughing.

Answer 3

Considering the meanings of botonar, it would seem that it could mean to start laughing or to keep oneself from laughing.

Answer 4

Echar de llorar

but

Botarse de la risa?

Are these the typical verbs for each expression?