LOL: Laughing out loud
Occasionally mistaken for “Lots Of Love, ” LOL is one of the most widely known texting abbreviations and has been around for almost 30 years.
Originally it was used in texting and chatting to communicate that you found something so funny that you were literally moved to laughter. Over time LOL has evolved from its original meaning and is now typically used to signal that you’re amused or even just tracking with what the other person is saying ( like a virtual nod ) .
Example >>> Me: Been waiting 30 minutes for my train, but I’m so into this novel I didn’t notice it was late! Debbie: LOL
Example >>> Wondered why my mac n’ cheese was bland, then realized I forgot to add the cheese packet. LOL