"loli" meaning in English

See loli in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈlɒl.i/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈlɔl.i/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈlɑl.i/ [General-American], /ˈlɔl.i/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-loli.wav Forms: lolis [plural]
Etymology: From Japanese ロリ (rori), itself from English lolita or a clipping of lolicon. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|-}} Japanese, {{ja-r|ロリ|}} ロリ (rori), {{der|en|en|lolita}} English lolita, {{clipping|en|lolicon|nocap=1}} clipping of lolicon Head templates: {{en-noun}} loli (plural lolis)
  1. (fandom slang, chiefly Japanese fiction) A childlike female character, particularly in the lolicon genre. Tags: Japanese, slang Derived forms: lolibait, lolicore, lolisho, oppai loli Related terms: lolibaba, lolicon, lolita, Lolita complex, moe

Inflected forms

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