lol

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Contents 1 Translingual 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Interjection 1.2.1 Translations 2 Dutch 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Noun 2.2.1 Synonyms

[edit] Translingual

[edit] Etymology

Acronym from English LOL for "laugh out loud" or "laughing out loud".

[edit] Interjection

LOL

1. (Internet slang, text messaging) Used to express laughter or amusement, literally "Laughing Out Loud", or "Laugh out Loud"
2. (Internet slang, text messaging) Used to denote light-heartedness or something that is not intended to be completely serious. Evolution of the above term.

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[edit] Dutch

[edit] Etymology

Of uncertain origin. Found in publications from as early as 1560. Probably derived from the onomatopoeia 'lollen', originally meaning 'to snooze'. Compare English loll.

[edit] Noun

lol m.

1. fun.

   • Wij hebben veel lol

     We are having a lot of fun.

   • Wat een lol!

     What a laugh!

[edit] Synonyms

• plezier
• pret
• vertier