LAWL
What Does LAWL Mean in a Text?
Lawl means "Laugh Out Loud."Lawl is a shorter form of lawls and lawlz. It is a synonym of LOL ("Laugh Out Loud"), when LOL is pronounced as a word (i.e., as "lol"). For example:
- Sam: I snore so loudly that it scares everyone, especially when I'm driving.
- Ali: LAWL!
- Lee: I'm not fat. I'm just easier to see.
- Art: LAWL!
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When I write LAWL, I mean this:
Lawl is a synonym of "lol."
Summary of Key Points
"Laugh Out Loud" is the most common definition for LAWL on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.LAWL | |
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Definition: | Laugh Out Loud |
Type: | Word (Slang) |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at LAWL
Lawl is a synonym (i.e., a word with the same meaning) of LOL, when LOL is spoken as a word (i.e., as "lol").Lawl can be considered a neologism (i.e., a newly coined word or term which has emerged into everyday use). Some neologisms are formally accepted into mainstream language (at which point, they cease to be neologisms), and some wither until they can longer be considered everyday terms.
A neologism can be:
- A completely new word (e.g., lawl).
- A new combination of existing words (e.g., digital detox).
- A new meaning for an existing word (e.g., sick).
What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
Before the digital era, we might have said something like "ha ha" instead of using lawl.The Evolution of "LOL"
This video shows the evolution of the term "LOL" and the various laughing emojis: Read more about LOL.Example of LAWL Used in a Text
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See Also
ALOL (actually laughing out loud) LOLAGE (laughing out loud (the noun)) LOLCAT (funny picture of a cat) LOLED (laughed out loud (i.e. the past tense of LOL)) LOLING (laughing out loud (the noun)) LOLQ (laugh out loud quietly) ROTFLOL (rolling on the floor laughing out loud) SLOL (seriously laughing out loud) 5 (lol ("101" in binary is 5 (i.e. lol)))Quiz
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