ELOL

What Does ELOL Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

ELOL means "Evil Laugh Out Loud."

More Observations...

Typically, ELOL is used in recognition of something being an "evil" plot. ELOL is also used when a person is laughing at an unfortunate situation (i.e., a fall). When ELOL is used in this way, the person being laughed at will not generally find the situation funny.

Image for ELOL

When I write ELOL, I mean this:

The image shows Dr. Evil and his henchmen laughing. (This is a scene from "Austin Powers International Man of Mystery.")

Summary of Key Points

"Evil Laugh Out Loud" is, by far, the most common meaning for ELOL when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

ELOL
Definition:	Evil Laugh Out Loud
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of ELOL in Sentences

Here are examples of ELOL in conversations:

• Tony: I am going to turn the oven up to ruin by brother's cake ELOL.
• Jordan: That's a mean trick.
(Here, ELOL is used in recognition of an evil plot.)

• Tony: I failed my dance exam because I was still drunk from last night.
• Jordan: ELOL.
• Tony: Oh, thanks!
(Here, ELOL is used to laugh at someone's misfortune.)

An Academic Look at ELOL

As it is spoken like a word, ELOL is an acronym. Acronyms contrast with initialism abbreviations, which are pronounced using their individual letters.

Example of ELOL Used in a Text

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