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An abbreviation for "Laugh Out Loud" that is used in cyberspace. It is rarely (if ever) meant literally. Maybe there was a time that it LITERALLY meant "Laugh Out Loud", however, I have been active in cyberspace for over ten years and am unaware of this time.
What “lol” is, is simply an ‘online lingo’ that is used to communicate things that IRL (in real life) would otherwise be communicated through tone of voice, facial expressions or body language. In particular, “lol” is used to signify that the individual typing it finds something humorous about what they are saying EVEN IF this individual typing it may not literally be "laughing out loud”
"lol" and most other 'online lingo' also tend to be used in text messages and high school note-passing. And with the exception of text messages (when laziness may ensue), the first letter to “lol” is not usually capitalized, even when it is the start of a sentence or a sentence by itself.
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A term used by homofags to say "laugh out loud"
Goddamn boy! if you say "lol" one more time ill eat your family!!!!!!
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You must say lol after a family member or pet dies. It means lots of love
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a useless acronym used when you don't want to sound mad or uninterested.
friend: wanna go to mcdonalds?
you: no
friend: you suck
(conflict)
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friend: wanna go to mcdonalds?
you: lol, no
friend: why?
(no conflict)
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extremely funny; laugh out loud
hahahaha...LOL
or
john:I forgot how to spell my name
Nicky:lol
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An acronym that once meant "Laugh Out Loud,"/"Laughing Out Loud." It has been overused and the meaning has come to be "Well this is awkward," or "I just said something mean, I hope 3 letters will make it sound less harsh." Often typed "Lol" or "lol." Rarely used in all capitals.
Not to be confused with "Lots Of Love."
Pronunciation: "L-O-L" or "Lawl."
(1) I hate your guts! Lol.
(2) Guy A: so...
Guy B: yea
Guy A: lol
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In the late 1990's-Early 2000's, this internet slang term's meaning was literally 'laugh out loud', and was used to express the laughter of the user of the term. In these times, the term was used appropriately and was not over-used.
Nowadays, the term is overused to the point that people loathe the usage of the term. It is now used to simply attempt to advance the conversation, but often instead kills the conversation. The term is also used when the person is not paying any attention to the conversation, and has nothing relevant to say. The person will then reply with 'lol', and the conversation will be effectively ended. The slang terms 'XD', 'hahaha' and such are occasionally used instead.
The term is also often used by the younger generation in actual real-life conversations, which has the same meaning as its new meaning.
Original example:
Person 1: I just finished watching <funny movie name>, and <name> said <funny line>.
Person 2: Lol! (Person 2 is genuinely laughing at Person 1's statement).
New Internet meaning:
Person 1: I was walking down the street today, and someone blew smoke in my face.
(Five minute wait)
Person 2: Lol (Person 2 is using the term as a way to attempt to advance the conversation, which has now been killed by Person 2's statement).
Real-life conversation usage: Same as meaning 2
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