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ROFLMAO

(Internet slang, text messaging, mildly, vulgar) ; used to indicate great amusement.

ˌɹɒf.əlˈmaʊDocumented since 2010s2010sGen ZCurrent65 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~2010 · 1 year of recorded use
2010Born2026: 3 citationsToday, 2026

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#1·Apr 26, 2026

(Internet slang, text messaging, mildly, vulgar) ; used to indicate great amusement.

For parents

ROFLMAO means: ; used to indicate great amusement.. It is internet-era slang, commonly seen on TikTok, Discord, Reddit or X. It carries sexual or vulgar connotations; not alarming on its own but worth understanding the context your teen heard it in. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

ROFLMAO means: ; used to indicate great amusement.. Register: very informal, internet slang. Avoid in formal, business, academic, or polite writing. Even in casual speech the word can offend and is best left out of a learner's active vocabulary. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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  • ROFLMAO Is this the "storm" that your fellow Qcumbers in QANON have been chirping about? You sound like a religious freak. This is literally how religious freaks talk about their missing gods who haven't come back yet. Seriously, you're freakishly weird.

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • No idea if it's true, but even the idea of a reported €15m for Jones is roflmao levels of hilarity

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • ROFLMAO perfect summary of Maia Pyxis' psychology, thank you I hope she doesn't meet anyone who ends up making her worse (...) uh oh

    Bluesky· May 2026
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ROFLMAO means: ; used to indicate great amusement.. It is internet-era slang, commonly seen on TikTok, Discord, Reddit or X. It carries sexual or vulgar connotations; not alarming on its own but worth understanding the context your teen heard it in. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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