:L

What Does :L Mean?

:L means "Laughing" or "Sad Face."

":L" (or ":l") is an emoticon that is used to mean "I am laughing" (similar to, but not as intensely as LOL) or to depict a sad face and express disappointment or frustration. Context is crucial to understanding the meaning of ":L". For example:

Dallas Cowboys fan: Dallas Cowboys is the most valuable sports team in the world.:L.
Philadelphia Eagles fan: Dallas Cowboys is the most valuable sports team in the world.:L.

The capital "L" in ":L" represents a more intense or exaggerated version of the expressed emotion than the lowercase "l" in ":l".

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When I write :L, I mean this:

"Laughing"

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Summary of Key Points for First Definition

"Laughing" is a common definition for :L on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

:L
Definition:	Laughing
Type:	Emoticon
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Second Definition

"Sad Face" is another definition for :L.

:L
Definition:	Sad Face
Type:	Emoticon
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Example of :L Used in a Text

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