LLOL

What Does LLOL Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

LLOL means "Literally Laugh/Laughing Out Loud."

More Observations...

The abbreviation LLOL is used with the meaning "Literally Laugh Out Loud" (or "Literally Laughing Out Loud") to add emphasis to the standard LOL(Laugh/Laughing Out Loud). LOL and many of its derivatives have been so overused, that they are now just as likely to be used sarcastically. By adding the word "Literally" to LOL, the sender is emphasizing that they really did find something very amusing. LLOL means exactly the same as LOLL (Laughing out Loud Literally).

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When I write LLOL, I mean this:

The "Literally" in LLOL indicates genuine amusement.

Summary of Key Points

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

LLOL
Definition:	Literally Laugh/Laughing Out Loud
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of LLOL in Sentences

Here are examples of LLOL in conversations:

• Sam: You made me LLOL!
• Craig: I'm a funny guy.
• Sam: You're a stupid guy!

• Gerri: Stop sending me cat pictures when I'm in class. I'm LLOL in this lecture.
• Ollie: But it wants a cheeseburger!

An Academic Look at LLOL

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

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we would have said something like "I peed myself" instead of using LLOL.

The Evolution of "LOL"

This video shows the evolution of the term "LOL" and the various laughing emojis: What does LOL really mean?

Example of LLOL Used in a Text

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