S.O.L.

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Meaning · English

shit out of luck, meaning that luck has run out; an impasse has been reached (figuratively or literally)

Register: slang, vulgar

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “S.O.L.” mean?

shit out of luck, meaning that luck has run out; an impasse has been reached (figuratively or literally)

Is “S.O.L.” formal or informal?

S.O.L. is generally slang, vulgar.