This word stems from the term "lolicon" (which, itself, combines the terms "lolita" and "complex" (generally referring to a person with a deviant interest in young girls)).
The term "lolita" finds it's roots in the classic literature novel of the same name ("Lolita", that is) by the author Vladimir Nabokov which is the tale of a 33 year old man's sexual relationship with a 12 year old girl.
Popular application of the term "loli" can mean any female character (typically from an anime) who appears to be a child but I would argue that a true "loli" is a female character between the ages of 6 and 14 who has not yet begun to physically mature while a "legal loli" is a female character who APPEARS to be a child but has reached the age of maturity (typically 16 to 18 tears of age).
This is just my opinion based on years of delving into Japanese popculture. Hope it helps!
The term "lolita" finds it's roots in the classic literature novel of the same name ("Lolita", that is) by the author Vladimir Nabokov which is the tale of a 33 year old man's sexual relationship with a 12 year old girl.
Popular application of the term "loli" can mean any female character (typically from an anime) who appears to be a child but I would argue that a true "loli" is a female character between the ages of 6 and 14 who has not yet begun to physically mature while a "legal loli" is a female character who APPEARS to be a child but has reached the age of maturity (typically 16 to 18 tears of age).
This is just my opinion based on years of delving into Japanese popculture. Hope it helps!
"She appeared to be a loli but she was really a 26 year old college professor!" "A true loli is the ONLY girl for me!"
by Meticulosity November 2, 2021
Get the Lolimug. 
by A Random Otaku On Net July 1, 2017
Get the lolimug. by lolifandom88 March 29, 2021
Get the Loliest Lolismug. Lolie is always up for challenges and really determined. She never give up and she always try to do her best. She always put people happiness before her own. She will always be there for you. And she is studious and sporty.
Lolie is a name
by Alloce November 27, 2021
Get the Loliemug. a (female) character that looks way younger than they are ,, i.e if theres a character that still looks 10 but is actually 18 for whatever reason . would also like include the like . 1000 yro dragon girl trope
by LupyPup July 25, 2025
Get the lolimug. person 1:"bro what do you mean she is 25, she looks like a 12 year old"
person 2:"yeah your right, loli-ification am i right?"
person 2:"yeah your right, loli-ification am i right?"
by lolifyingisnotcool February 29, 2024
Get the loli-ificationmug.