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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Everyone knows LOL means laugh out loud, but how do you say it? Is it el-oh-el? What about as one fluid word "lawl"? Or maybe with a strong "oh" sound, like "lole"? Pronouncing anything you see on the ...

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 ...