Lol is a very popular and broadly used expression you may have seen, written, or even heard. However, if you don't know what it means, here is the explanation. So there you have it! The next time you ...

Using "LOL" in unfunny moments has the potential to rob a situation of genuine, authentic connection and vulnerability, according to clinical social worker and therapist Madeline Lucas. Does this feel ...

The ever-increasing popularity of text messaging, e-mail, and social media ushered in some sweeping changes to patterns in human communication. Among them was an upswing in use of abbreviations for ...

Few facets of internet culture have withstood the test of time quite like LOL. The web’s constantly shifting landscape makes it hard for even news to maintain relevance beyond a few days. Yet, somehow ...

Did you hear? The Oxford English Dictionary has approved OMG and LOL in the latest online update of its highly regarded reference book. For those unfamiliar with these new “words,” OMG is an ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: On social media, a person will say something that is rude — and then add a “haha” or the term “LOL” at the end, to claim that it was only a joke. An example is my cousin being told ...

Phrases like A/S/L and TTYL may have bit the dust post-chatroom era. But there’s one term from the early days of the Internet that continues on as a major part of our lexicon: LOL. It’s an acronym, a ...

LOL, once the crown jewel of the e-laughter realm, is on its way out. After years at the top, its use is on the decline, according to a study conducted by Facebook’s Core Data Science Team. The way we ...

Columnist Craig Wilson discovers what LOL means, and it isn't "little old lady" Why do people think snow is funny? On Facebook, at least... Here's to the end of overheated seats on snowy trips Now ...