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ROFL

|ROFL|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈroʊfəl/

🇬🇧

/ˈrəʊfəl/

extreme amusement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'ROFL' originates from the early days of internet slang, specifically as an acronym for 'Rolling On the Floor Laughing'.

Historical Evolution

'ROFL' emerged as a popular internet acronym in the late 1990s and early 2000s, becoming a staple in online communication.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'rolling on the floor laughing', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Interjection 1

rolling on the floor laughing; used to express great amusement.

When he told the joke, everyone was ROFL.

Synonyms

LOLLMAO

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41