Synonyms for

Lol

Verb / lɔ:l / Another word for lol — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

LOL is an abbreviation for 'laugh out loud' which is used to indicate that something is funny or amusing.

Synonyms & similar words

haha hehe ROFL LMAO LMFAO LOLZ chuckle giggle snicker tee-hee ha-ha hohoho LOLing laughing

Synonyms by register

Informal

haha hehe rofl lmao lulz

Antonyms

sadness grief sorrow unhappiness despair melancholy

Common collocations

  • lol that's funny
  • lol i know
  • lol good one
  • lol my bad
  • lol nope
  • lol true
  • lol ok

Usage note

LOL is an initialism for 'laughing out loud' and is primarily used in informal digital communication. Its use has become so ubiquitous that it often signifies amusement rather than actual audible laughter.

Example sentences

  1. I LOLed when I saw that funny meme.
  2. She texted me a joke and I replied with LOL.
  3. His joke made me laugh out loud.
  4. The comedian had the whole audience LOLing.
  5. LOL, that was too funny!

Quotes

  • 'LOL' means 'laugh out loud'. It's used when something is really funny. - Anonymous
  • I don't always 'LOL', but when I do, it's because something is really funny. - The Most Interesting Man in the World

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