kk
In Vietnamese, "lol" can be expressed through various forms such as kk. Wiktionary also lists vãi LOL and VCL.
Meaning: expression of laughter (intj)
Ways to say it
| Vietnamese |
|---|
| kk |
| vãi LOL |
| VCL |
| VKL |
| hj hj |
| hihihi |
| kekeke |
| kakaka |
Which one should you use?
kk is neutral or slightly mischievous, whereas hihihi often conveys a more cute, gentle or shy laughter. VCL is a highly vulgar acronym used to express intense shock or laughter.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
VCL is a highly vulgar slang acronym, used similarly to how English speakers might use 'fucking' as an intensifier.
Related words
When do people say it?
The acronym LMHT is used specifically to refer to the game League of Legends.
Did you know?
- The slang word vãi used in many laughter-related intensifiers actually stems from a Proto-Vietic word meaning 'to broadcast rice'.
- The laughter form kekeke is a direct linguistic transplant from Korean internet culture, which has heavily influenced Vietnamese gaming slang.
- While English speakers use 'lol' as an acronym for 'laughing out loud', Vietnamese social media users often use the literal English letters 'LOL' as a standalone particle to add intensity to an emotion.
Example sentences for Vietnamese are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Two friends are chatting on a messaging app about a funny video.
- LanXem cái video này chưa, kk.Have you seen this video, lol.
- MinhRồi, xem đi cười đau bụng luôn, kk.Yeah, I watched it and laughed so hard, lol.
- LanĐúng là hài thật sự, kk.It's truly hilarious, lol.
- MinhLan ơi, tớ cười không ngớt được, kk.Lan, I can't stop laughing, lol.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lol” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vãi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
