abbreviation
rofl
ROF-uhl
Rofl (abbreviation) means rolling on the floor laughing — written in chat and text messages to show that something is extremely funny. Example: “rofl, he actually wore the costume to the interview”
abbreviation
1
informal, internet Rolling on the floor laughing — written in chat and text messages to show that something is extremely funny.
"rofl, he actually wore the costume to the interview"
"ROFL that autocorrect was brutal"
verb
1
informal, internet To find something hilarious, used jokingly as if it were a real verb.
"I was rofling at the group chat all evening."
How to use rofl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA way of writing that something made you laugh a lot.
When to use it
Written internet slang only; never appropriate in professional writing.
Memory tip
Roflmao combines rofl with lmao and is a deliberate exaggeration.
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Common pairings
roflmao
rofl at
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Etymology
An initialism of rolling on the floor laughing.
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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.
What is the meaning of rofl?
"rofl" (abbreviation) means rolling on the floor laughing — written in chat and text messages to show that something is extremely funny.
What is another word for rofl?
Other words for "rofl" include lmao, lol, haha, lmfao.
