Kapanlagi.com - For millennials, surely they know the term LOL. Yup! LOL itself is a contemporary term that is so popular and often used in social media. So what does LOL mean? The meaning of LOL is actually an acronym in English which is Laugh Out Loud.
However, does LOL have the same meaning as LMAO? Of course, we need to know more about it, because if we express it incorrectly, it will seem strange. This slang term is often found on social media. The word LOL is usually used to show something funny, hilarious, or crazy. It's no wonder that the term LOL is often accompanied by laughing emoticons.
For KLovers who are curious about the meaning of LOL, here is the definition or meaning of LOL along with other slang terms. Let's check it out KLovers.
1. Meaning of LOL in Slang Language
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What is the actual meaning of LOL? Well, the actual meaning of LOL is an acronym from the English language. As you know, many modern slang words are taken from the English language. Slang in the English language itself is also called slang. One of them is LOL, which stands for Laugh Out Loud.
What is the meaning of LOL when translated into Indonesian? The meaning of LOL when translated means laughing out loud. So, the meaning of LOL is usually used to show something funny, hilarious, or crazy that can make you laugh out loud.
However, it is not just funny as described in the conversation language 'Haha', but it shows something that is truly funny or very entertaining. So, it can cause excessive reactions when seeing something so crazy, funny, or bizarre.
2. Difference between LOL and LMAO
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Is there really a difference between LOL and LMAO? As mentioned earlier, LMAO stands for laughing my ass off. Meanwhile, LOL is an abbreviation for laugh out loud. In Indonesian, LOL means laughing uncontrollably.
Just like LMAO, the term LOL is also used to indicate something very funny. LOL is also used in online conversations such as SMS, chat, and social media. There are no capitalization rules for LOL. This is because LOL is a slang language that is not bound by any formal writing.
Grammatically, LOL is classified as a verb and an interjection, or a word that expresses strong emotions. The words LOL and LMAO indicate humor or cheerfulness. LOL and LMAO can be used to respond to something funny.
It's like looking at memes, reading jokes, watching funny videos, or reading silly stories. So it can be concluded that LMAO or LOL have the same meaning and usage. It's just slightly different in the way they are conveyed.
3. Other Terms in English
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Besides knowing the meaning of LOL and its difference from LMAO, there are still many slang terms that you can use. You can use these terms when chatting or communicating on social media. And here are some slang terms that you should know:
1. LMFAO stands for Laughing my f*** ass off
2. ROFL stands for Rolling on the floor laughing
3. LML stands for Laughing mad aloud
4. LMBO stands for Laughing my butt off
5. ROGL stands for Rolling on the grass laughing
6. 4EAE stands for Forever and Ever, which means forever.
7. AFAIK stands for As Far As I Know, which means to my knowledge or as far as I know.
8. Anw stands for Anyway, which means by the way.
9. b/c stands for because, which means because.
10. BRB stands for Be Right Back. The abbreviation BRB is commonly used to inform when we want to leave the conversation for a while.
11. BTW stands for By The Way. The slang term BTW also means the same as the term 'ngomong-ngomong'.
12.CMIIW stands for Correct Me If I'm Wrong, which can be translated to 'correct me if I'm wrong' in Indonesian.
13.DGMW stands for Don't get me wrong. It means don't misunderstand.
14.IDK stands for the abbreviation of I Don't Know, it means I don't know.
15.IKR stands for the abbreviation of I Know, Right? It means I know, right?
16. IMO stands for the abbreviation of In My Opinion, it means in my opinion.
17.IYKWIM stands for the abbreviation of If You Know What I Mean, it means if you know what I mean.
18.OOT stands for Out of Topic. This abbreviation is a warning and response when discussing something outside the established category and topic.
19.PAP stands for Post a Picture. Used to ask someone to send their latest photo.
20.SYS stands for See You Soon, it means see you later.
21. YMMD stands for You made my Day. It means you have made my day better.
22.XOXO stands for Hugs and Kisses, it means hugs and kisses.
23.LAWL stands for Laughing a Whole Lot, it means laughing a lot.
24.LOLZ stands for More Than One Laugh, it means laughing more than once.
25.LUL stands for the same as LOL but modified.
26.LULZ stands for the same as LOLZ but modified.
27. ROFTL stands for On the Floor Laughing, it means laughing until rolling on the floor.
28.LMHO stands for Laughing My Head Off, it means laughing until my head is about to fall.
29.LQRM stands for Laughing Quietly to Myself, it means laughing quietly to myself.
30.LSMH stands for Laughing and Shaking My Head, it means laughing while shaking my head or being amazed.
That's the meaning of LOL that you can know. Not only the meaning of LOL, but you can also know the difference between LOL and LMAO, as well as other slang languages.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.