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Maybe I'm an exception, but I have never ever seen lol used with that 2nd meaning.


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For me, when I see 'lol' used like this I read it as quite aggressive and offensive. I don't see it really an expression of surprise or shock, but with its original meaning used in a sarcastic way: 'I am laughing with incredulity at the fact that you actually think that'.




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