To sign 'lol,' you will quickly fingerspell the letters L-O-L. Hold your dominant hand up near your shoulder with your palm facing forward. Form an 'L' handshape, quickly transition into an 'O' handshape, and then change back to an 'L' handshape. The movement should be smooth and fluid.
Sign 'THAT MEME FUNNY' and then quickly fingerspell L-O-L to add the casual internet slang at the end.
Sign 'I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU DO THAT' followed by the quick L-O-L fingerspelling to show amusement.
Start the sentence by fingerspelling L-O-L, then sign 'YOU JOKE RIGHT?' with an amused facial expression.
Sign 'THAT MEME FUNNY' and then quickly fingerspell L-O-L to add the casual internet slang at the end.
Sign 'I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU DO THAT' followed by the quick L-O-L fingerspelling to show amusement.
Start the sentence by fingerspelling L-O-L, then sign 'YOU JOKE RIGHT?' with an amused facial expression.
You can do either! If you are translating a text message or want to convey the specific internet slang 'lol,' fingerspelling it is perfect. If you just want to show that something is funny, signing 'LAUGH' works great.
You can mouth the letters 'L-O-L' or even mouth the word 'lol' as it sounds in English, depending on your preference and how you are using it in casual conversation.
No, just like in English, 'lol' is very informal. It is mostly used in casual conversations, especially among younger signers or when discussing text messages and social media.
