adjective
smol
smohl
Smol (adjective) means Small in a way that is endearing rather than merely little, used online of animals, children and small objects you find adorable. Example: “Look at this smol kitten in a teacup.”
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internet slang Small in a way that is endearing rather than merely little, used online of animals, children and small objects you find adorable.
"Look at this smol kitten in a teacup."
"He's a smol bean and must be protected."
How to use smol
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSmall and cute.
When to use it
Casual internet English only. It carries warmth, so it does not work in neutral or formal writing about size.
Memory tip
Never use smol for a measurement. "A smol flat" sounds wrong; "a smol hedgehog" is the natural use.
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Easily confused with
small →
chonky
Common pairings
smol bean
so smol
smol cat
tiny smol
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Etymology
A deliberate misspelling of small, part of a wider internet style that respells words for affectionate effect.
Synonyms
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chonky
big
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Rhymes for smol
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What is the difference between smol and small?
Small is a plain description of size. Smol adds affection and cuteness, and it belongs to informal online English. A tumour can be small but it is never smol.
What does smol bean mean?
It is an affectionate name for someone small, young or endearingly helpless, often a favourite character or a pet. It implies you feel protective of them.
What is the meaning of smol?
"smol" (adjective) means small in a way that is endearing rather than merely little, used online of animals, children and small objects you find adorable.
What is another word for smol?
Other words for "smol" include tiny, teeny, itty-bitty, dinky.
