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ijbol

or IJBOL [ ij-bohl, ahyj-bohl ]

What does ijbol mean?

The term ijbol (or IJBOL) is an abbreviation that stands for “I just burst out laughing” or “I just bust/busted out laughing.” It is used to express uncontrollable laughter or extreme amusement when someone finds something funny. 

The abbreviation is most often used online and in texting, especially by younger people. It is used in the same way as the older abbreviations lol, lmao, and rofl. 

As an expression, ijbol is more popular with younger people, especially members of Generation Z. It is commonly used on TikTok and social media platforms popular with younger people. 

Example: This video is so funny! I watched it five times ijbol

Related words

lamo, cheugy, iykyk, it's lit, let that sink in

Where does ijbol come from?

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The term ijbol is an abbreviation of “I just burst/bust/busted out laughing.” It refers to someone literally or figuratively laughing uncontrollably at something. 

The abbreviation seems to have first emerged on social media between the late 2000s and early 2010s. However, it was rarely used at that time. 

Ijbol became popular during 2021 when younger social media users began using it in social media posts and videos on TikTok. 

Examples of ijbol

BJORK IS OUTCHARTING JUSTIN BIEBER RN IJBOL
@shellyrealest, October 11, 2022
On the internet, IJBOL has been closely associated with celebrities, including Nicki Minaj, who fell back in her chair with laughter on a livestream, and Taylor Swift, who loudly “ha-ha”-ed into a microphone onstage while surrounded by cheering fans.
Shirley Wang, The New York Times, August 2023

Who uses ijbol?

The expression ijbol is commonly used by younger people online and in texting to express laughter and intense amusement. 

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