The online slang term, short for "laughing out loud", is now so widely used that in March it was recognised by the Oxford English Dictionary. ... It doesn't help that when you ask online, the most likely response is "LOL".

Can LOL mean lots of love?

The definition of lol is an acronym used on the Internet for "lots of love." ... (Internet, Internet slang, text messaging) Laughing (laugh) out loud.

What does LOL and LMAO stand for?

LMAO — "laughing my ass off" LOL — "laughing out loud", or "lots of laughs" (a reply to something amusing)