The term "HODL" in the Dogecoin community, and in the cryptocurrency community in general, is a misspelling of "hold." It originated from a Bitcoin forum post in 2013 where a user misspelled "hold" as "HODL" in the midst of market volatility. "HODL" has since become a popular term that encourages cryptocurrency investors to hold onto their coins despite price fluctuations, with the belief that the value will increase over time. It signifies a long-term investment strategy and a commitment to not panic sell during market downturns.