Loli Meaning: What Does the Term “Loli” Mean?

Last updated on January 19, 2021 by 7ESL

What is a loli? If you are a fan of anime, then you probably already know what the slang term “loli” means. However, if you have heard or seen this term used and are not a fan of anime, that is probably what led you here because most likely you are wondering what it means. If that is the case, then you have landed on the right page.

Here you will not only find the meaning of this slang term, but you will also find information regarding its origin and other possible meanings if any exist. You will also have the opportunity to read through some example conversations to see how the term is used properly in context to help to understand it even better, Finally, you will discover some alternative words or phrases that you can use instead of using this slang term to convey the same meaning.

Loli Meaning

What Does Loli Mean?

This slang term is defined as a young, underage female with a childlike appearance. It can also be used to describe a female who is of age, but still has a childlike appearance physically or in the way she dresses. It is a shortened term for the Japanese word “lolita” which means an underage girl who has not yet reached the age of sexual consent.

Origin of Loli

The term originated in anime. These are typically young females drawn with baby-like big eyes, a chubby face and a small build. They are often featured characters in hentai pornography for those known as lolicons. Lolicons are people that have a sexual obsession or are highly attracted to underage females.

Other Meanings

There are currently no other known meanings for this slang term.

Conversation Examples

A conversation between two friends.

  • Friend 1: I want to give Miranda a makeover.
  • Friend 2: Why?
  • Friend 1: Because she dresses like a loli.
  • Friend 2: A what?
  • Friend 1: In other words, she still dresses like she is a five-year-old.

A discussion between two users on an internet forum.

  • User 1: This might sound weird, but I am a loli lover!
  • User 2: I think it is okay to be one of these, as I am one too. However, you have to be careful not to carry this into real life.
  • User 1: I understand that. Too much risk involved. Thank goodness I have a wife that looks young and doesn’t mind dressing up for me once in a while. She doesn’t seem to mind my loli fantasy.

Synonyms

Many alternative words can be used to replace this slang word during a conversation to mean the same thing. Some of the other words that you could use include:

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18 thoughts on “Loli Meaning: What Does the Term “Loli” Mean?”

    • Using the word ‘Loli’ alone doesn’t make it sexualized. Its a word used to describe characters with a child-like physical appearance regardless of age. The word you are looking for is ‘Lolicon’ which is a person/media that sexualize lolis.

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      • Wrong; it is taken from “Lolita,” a work about a sexual relationship with an underage girl, so this is clearly the intended association with the word. “Lolicon” is merely short for “Lolita complex” which refers to the psychological illness of sexualizing children, so the attempt to create daylight between the two things is nonsensical.

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    • I strongly second this notion strongly. “Too much risk involved” has a very different meaning from “it’s unethical to seduce people under the age of consent” and it’s very critical.

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