Smol: meaning, and the smolest dogs

White husky with its tongue out in a blue stripes bow tie collar and leash

DoggoLingo dictionary

adjective · also: smol bean, smol boi

smol: Small, but cuter. Tiny and precious.

Smol is small with extra affection: a teeny dog you want to protect at all costs. A smol bean is someone petite but precious.

In DoggoLingo

“Am smol. Am also in charge.”

Use “smol” in a sentence

Mocha is smol but runs this household.

Smol: the real science

Smol, defined

Smol is an affectionate way of saying small, so cute you want to squeeze them. A smol bean is someone petite but precious. [1]

How smol can a dog be?

The Chihuahua, one of the tiniest breeds, weighs no more than 6 pounds. [2] Small dogs need the same safe, well-fitted gear as big ones, just smaller.

Smol questions

What does smol mean?

Smol is a cute, affectionate way of saying small. [1]

What is a smol bean?

Someone small but precious, often a tiny pet or a person you adore. [1]

How we got this

Not veterinary advice. Last reviewed:

The meaning comes from how the word is used online and from slang dictionaries. The science section says only what the linked sources say; we read each one before quoting it. The drawing and example sentences are made up for fun.

Sources

  1. smol (slang). Dictionary.com. Supports: Smol is an affectionate DoggoLingo way of saying small; a smol bean is someone petite but precious.
  2. Chihuahua dog breed information. American Kennel Club. Supports: The Chihuahua weighs no more than 6 pounds.

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