"roflcopter" meaning in English

See roflcopter in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: /ˈɹɒfl̩ˌkɑptɚ/ [US]
Etymology: 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 seldomly. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|rofl|-copter}} rofl + -copter Head templates: {{en-interj}} roflcopter
  1. (Internet slang) That made me laugh. Tags: Internet Synonyms: lmao, lol, rofl

Download JSON data for roflcopter meaning in English (1.7kB)

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