OML
OML (abbreviation) means Short for 'oh my Lord' or 'oh my life', used in messages and social posts to express shock, exasperation or excitement. Example: “OML I just got the internship.”
How to Use OML
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA text shorthand people type when they are shocked, or when they are swearing something is true.
Informal texting and social media only; never appropriate in formal writing.
Read the rest of the message before deciding which meaning applies.
Trace the full origin ↓Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
_____ I just got the internship.
Etymology
An initialism of the phrases 'oh my Lord', 'oh my life' or 'on my life', which reading is intended depends on context.
Synonyms
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between OML and OMG?
OMG ('oh my God') is the older and far more common general exclamation. OML is used the same way but is slightly milder and is favoured by people who avoid saying God, and it can additionally mean 'on my life', a claim of honesty, which OMG never does.
Does OML mean 'on my life'?
Sometimes. If the sentence is a promise or denial, such as 'OML I didn't tell her', it means 'on my life'. If it opens a reaction, such as 'OML that's amazing', it means 'oh my Lord' or 'oh my life'.