"roflcopter" meaning in All languages combined

See roflcopter on Wiktionary

Interjection [English]

IPA: /ˈɹɒfl̩ˌkɑptɚ/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-roflcopter.wav
Etymology: From rofl + -copter. Though popularized by the image at roflcopter.com (a website, now defunct) in 2004, the term appears to have enjoyed some use in 2003 and beyond, though seldom. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|rofl|-copter}} rofl + -copter Head templates: {{en-interj}} roflcopter
  1. (Internet slang, text messaging) That made me laugh. Tags: Internet Synonyms: lmao, lol, rofl
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