Lol
/lɒl/noun
An acronym for "laugh out loud" used in digital communication to express amusement.
Did you know?The use of 'lol' has evolved from a simple expression of laughter to a cultural phenomenon, often masking deeper emotions in digital communication.
Etymological Timeline
Early 1980s
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lol
“A shorthand used in text-based communication to convey laughter.”
1990s
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lol
“Became widely popular in online chat rooms and forums.”
2000s
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lol
“Integrated into mainstream internet culture and social media.”
2010s
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lol
“Used in both serious and humorous contexts, often as a filler in conversations.”