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Lol vs Lull - What's the difference?

lol | lull |

As verbs the difference between lol and lull

is that lol is alternative form of LOL|lang=en while lull is to cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm; to soothe; to quiet.

As nouns the difference between lol and lull

is that lol is Loyal Orange Lodge, a prefix given to all branches of the Loyal Orange Order. For example, LOL 1 is Portadown branch while lull is a period of rest or soothing.

As an interjection lol

is alternative form of LOL|lang=en.

lol

English

Etymology 1

Interjection

(en interjection)
  • (Internet slang, text messaging)
  • Verb

  • (Internet slang, text messaging, intransitive)
  • Etymology 2

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • (archaic) Used in song as a nonsense syllable.
  • English internet laughter slang English terms with multiple etymologies ----

    lull

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A period of rest or soothing
  • (nautical) a period without waves or wind.
  • (surfing) An extended pause between sets of waves.
  • About 2 hours in, a long lull cleared everyone out, and then it started getting a little more consistent and pushing chest ta neck high — 808surfer.com forum [http://www.808surfer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5611&sid=89085fc4ffa26528388fbcce5f7faf50]

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To .
  • * Spenser
  • to lull him soft asleep
  • * Milton
  • Such sweet compulsion doth in music lie, / To lull the daughters of necessity.
  • To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate.
  • The storm lulled .

    Synonyms

    * (To cause to rest) appease