smol

adjective

ˈsmȯl

slang

: adorably small

Boo is a smol dog with so much character.—

Kylie Klein Nixon

… the smol pygmy hippo … has captured hearts all over the globe …—

Eric E. Surbano

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Etymology

respelling of small entry 1

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circa 2015, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of smol was circa 2015

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“Smol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smol. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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