Meaning of the word lol in English

What does lol mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

lol

US /lɑːl/
UK /lɒl/
"lol" picture

Abbreviation

an acronym for 'laughing out loud' or 'lots of laughs', used in electronic communication to indicate amusement

Example:
That joke was so funny, LOL!
He sent me a picture of his cat wearing a hat, and I just had to LOL.