lol

/ɛl.əʊˈɛl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: LOLs · LOLing · LOLed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Neutralises the tone of a message; denotes that a message is light-hearted or casual.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trung hòa giọng điệu của một tin nhắn; chỉ ra rằng một tin nhắn là nhẹ nhàng hoặc không chính thức

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Particle

Examples

Are you really that bad lol?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Laughing (or laugh) out loud.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cười lớn (hoặc cười) to

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Interjection

Examples

I just saw the video where he opens the door and gets the surprise! LOL!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Lots of laughs. (occasionally used)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhiều niềm vui

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Interjection

Examples

I love the one where he orders a cup of tea but then chaos ensues! LOL!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To laugh out loud.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cười lớn

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “lol” mean?

Neutralises the tone of a message; denotes that a message is light-hearted or casual.

Is “lol” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.