rofl
4 synonyms for rofl, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Abbreviation — Rolling on the floor laughing — written in chat and text messages to show that something is extremely funny.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use rofl
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
roflmao
rofl at
Written internet slang only; never appropriate in professional writing.
Etymology
An initialism of rolling on the floor laughing.
Full origin of rofl →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between rofl and lol?
Both mark amusement, but rofl claims a stronger reaction: lol is a light acknowledgement that something was funny, while rofl says you found it genuinely hilarious. In practice lol has weakened so much that it often means little more than a friendly tone.
Is rofl still used?
It is much rarer than it was in the era of instant messenger chat, and lmao has largely taken its place. It survives as a slightly retro, knowingly dated way of saying something is funny.
