LOLL

What Does LOLL Mean in a Text?

LOLL means "Laugh Out Loud Literally." The term originated as a way to give extra meaning to the term LOL (as its meaning has been diluted through overuse). The extra L (meaning "literally") has been added to express actual laughter.

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When I write LOLL, I mean this:

meaning of LOLL

The L (meaning "literally") is often added to LOL because LOL's weight has been diluted through overuse.

Summary of Key Points

Definition for LOLL

LOLL means "Laugh out Loud Literally." This is the most common meaning for LOLL on social-media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Snapchat.
LOLL
Definition:Laugh out Loud Literally
Type:Acronym and Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of LOLL in Sentences

Here are examples of LOLL being used in conversations:
  • Tony: I have just seen an old lady fall over LOLL. Sorry!
  • Jordan: Oh my God! You're evil.
  • Tony: Have you seen my brother's self-haircut?
  • Jordan: Yes! LOLL.

An Academic Look at LOLL

LOLL is an acronym (i.e., an abbreviation spoken like a word). Acronyms differ from initialism abbreviations, which are pronounced using their individual letters.

The Evolution of "LOL"

This video shows the evolution of the term "LOL" and the various laughing emojis:
Read more about LOL.

Example of LOLL Used in a Text

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