LO

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Parenting Forum

LO
Stands forLittle one
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

LO stands for Little one, a parenting forum abbreviation.

Affectionate, gender-neutral term for a baby or young child, as in "LO is teething." One of the most common codes on baby forums and in parenting groups.

Example: LO finally slept through the night, I feel like a new person.

Usage notes

Popular because it avoids naming or gendering a child online. Often used for babies and toddlers. Unrelated to "lo," the archaic "look," or "LO" in other fields such as loan officer.

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