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'''ROFLcopter''': is an inflation of the internet colloquialism "ROFL," meaning, "rolling on the floor laughing." "ROFLcopter" is a term that is self-consciously sarcastic, and mocking of the proliferation of internet-isms, but as such is used to insult the entire forum in which it is used, in addition to expressing laughter. | '''ROFLcopter''': is an inflation of the internet colloquialism "ROFL," meaning, "rolling on the floor laughing." "ROFLcopter" is a term that is self-consciously sarcastic, and mocking of the proliferation of internet-isms, but as such is used to insult the entire forum in which it is used, in addition to expressing laughter. | ||
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'''LOLler-coaster''': | '''LOLler-coaster''': | ||
'''LOLlypop''': | '''LOLlypop''': | ||
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'''ATM:''' At The Moment | '''ATM:''' At The Moment | ||
Revision as of 02:04, March 30, 2007
Internet slang is slang that Internet users have created and used, often in instant messaging and forum discussions. They are frequently acronyms, designed to save keystrokes in an attempt to speed up communication.
List of Internet slang
ROTFL: Rolling On The Floor Laughing
ROFLcopter: is an inflation of the internet colloquialism "ROFL," meaning, "rolling on the floor laughing." "ROFLcopter" is a term that is self-consciously sarcastic, and mocking of the proliferation of internet-isms, but as such is used to insult the entire forum in which it is used, in addition to expressing laughter.
LOL: Laugh Out Loud
LOLler-coaster:
LOLlypop:
ATM: At The Moment
ASL: A request for Age, Sex, and Location. Often used by internet predators.
BRB: Abbreviation for Be Right Back
WTF: An expletive expressing disbelief.
IM: Abbreviation for Instant Messaging.