LAWLS
What Does LAWLS Mean in a Text?
Lawls means "laugh out loud."Just like lawlz and lulz, lawls is a synonym of LOL ("Laugh Out Loud"), when LOL is spoken like a word (i.e., as "lol"). For example:
- Sam: I changed my password to "wrong password," so when I forget what it is my PC reminds me of it.
- Billy: Lawls. That's funny!
- Ali: My mum only laughs at my dad's jokes when we have guests.
- Lou: Lawls. I love your mom!
Check out this page to learn more about LOL and its derivatives.
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When I write LAWLS, I mean this:
Lawls is synonym of "lol."
Summary of Key Points
"Laugh Out Loud" is the most common definition for LAWLS on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.| LAWLS | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Laugh Out Loud |
| Type: | Word (Slang) |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at LAWLS
Lawls is a synonym (i.e., a word with the same meaning) of LOL, when LOL is spoken as a word (i.e., as "lol").Lawls 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., lawls).
- A new combination of existing words (e.g., digital detox).
- A new meaning for an existing word (e.g., sick).
The Evolution of "LOL"
This video shows the evolution of the term "LOL" and the various laughing emojis: Read more about LOL.Example of LAWLS Used in a Text
LAWLS
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See Also
ALOL (actually laughing out loud) BLOL (big laugh out loud) ELOL (evil laugh out loud) LLOL (literally lol) 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))Quiz
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