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What does the abbreviation 'LOL' stand for?
What does the abbreviation 'LOL' stand for?
- Love Online Laughing
- Laugh Out Loudly
- Lots of Laughter
- Laugh Out Loud (correct)
When did 'LOL' become a popular expression?
When did 'LOL' become a popular expression?
- Early 1990s
- Early 2000s (correct)
- Late 2000s
- Mid 1990s
In what type of communication is 'LOL' widely used?
In what type of communication is 'LOL' widely used?
- Print newspapers
- Informal digital communication (correct)
- Formal business emails
- Academic writing
What is a variation of 'LOL' used to convey more intense laughter or amusement?
What is a variation of 'LOL' used to convey more intense laughter or amusement?
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What is a related term to 'LOL' that means 'Laughing My A** Off'?
What is a related term to 'LOL' that means 'Laughing My A** Off'?
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Origin and Meaning
- "LOL" is an abbreviation for "Laugh Out Loud"
- Originated in the early 1990s as an internet slang term
- Initially used in online communities, chat rooms, and text messaging
Evolution and Usage
- Became a popular expression in the early 2000s with the rise of social media and online communication
- Now widely used in informal digital communication, such as texting, social media, and online forums
- Often used to express amusement, sarcasm, or irony
Variations and Related Terms
- "Lolz" is a variant of "LOL" used to convey more intense laughter or amusement
- "Lolol" is another variation, often used to emphasize the extent of laughter
- Related terms include "ROFL" (Rolling On the Floor Laughing), "LMAO" (Laughing My A** Off), and "Teehee"
Origins of LOL
- LOL stands for "Laugh Out Loud"
- Originated in the early 1990s as an internet slang term
- Initially used in online communities, chat rooms, and text messaging
Evolution of LOL
- Became a popular expression in the early 2000s with the rise of social media and online communication
- Widely used in informal digital communication, such as texting, social media, and online forums
- Often used to express amusement, sarcasm, or irony
Variations and Related Terms
- "Lolz" is a variant of LOL, conveying more intense laughter or amusement
- "Lolol" emphasizes the extent of laughter
- Related terms include "ROFL" (Rolling On the Floor Laughing), "LMAO" (Laughing My A** Off), and "Teehee"
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