lol
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A2
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/lɔl/
🇬🇧
/lɒl/
expressing amusement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lol' originates from the English phrase 'laugh out loud', where 'laugh' meant 'to express amusement' and 'out loud' meant 'audibly'.
Historical Evolution
'laugh out loud' was abbreviated to 'lol' in the early days of internet communication and became widely used in digital conversations.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'laughing audibly', but over time it evolved into a general expression of amusement in text form.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term used to describe laughter or amusement, often in online contexts.
Her comment was so funny, it got a lot of lols.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45