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to rolf

to rolf

1 9.7
To laugh very hard at something funny online
  • verb
  • /rɔlf/
  • Slang
translation icon : reírse a carcajadas
  • She found the cat videos so amusing that she was rolfing with laughter.

Examples

  • The comments on the meme were so funny that I rolfed out loud.

  • Sol was in his office at his desk, isometrically rolfing his neck.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • After watching the hilarious video, I couldn't help but rolf at my desk.

Synonyms

to crack up
vsto rolf
  • Informal
18 3.5

To laugh loudly and without control

is focused on strong online reaction rather than starting to laugh
to howl
vsto rolf
  • Informal
15 3.4

Laugh loudly and without control

is similar but typically used for online or text reactions
to break up
vsto rolf
  • Informal
9 3.0

Start laughing very hard and cannot stop

is about intense laughter often used in online responses rather than onset
to burst out laughing
vsto rolf
  • Informal
8 2.4

To suddenly start laughing loudly and not be able to stop

is about sustained very hard laughter, not only the sudden start
to chortle
vsto rolf
7 7.7

To laugh quietly with pleasure, often with a small snort

is louder and stronger, used for intense online amusement
to laugh my head off
vsto rolf
  • Informal
3 5.1

To make loud, long sounds because something is very funny

is similar but usually signals quick strong online amusement
to yuk
vsto rolf
  • Informal
1 8.6

To laugh loudly in a silly, noisy way

is more neutral about playfulness and tied to online reaction intensity
to laugh one's head off
vsto rolf
  • Informal
1 3.5

To make loud sounds you cannot stop because something is very funny

is similar but specifically fits informal online reactions
to ROFL
vsto rolf
  • Slang
8.8

To laugh very hard, often at something funny online

is the informal lowercase slang spelling used the same way online
to lmao
vsto rolf
  • NSFW
9.9

To laugh very loudly at something, often online

is the general informal word used similarly across online chat
to bellylaugh
vsto rolf
  • Informal
5.2

Laugh loudly and deeply, making your stomach move

is more general online laughter, not focused on deep bodily expression
to yock
vsto rolf
  • UK
9.9

To laugh loudly because something is very funny

is similar but more tied to quick online amusement specifically

Laugh so hard that your body shakes

is intense but usually without the physical shaking implied here
to gag with laughter
vsto rolf
  • Informal
6.5

To laugh so hard you almost choke

is similar in strength but less focused on physical choking sensation
to roll about in laughter
vsto rolf
  • Informal
3.3

Feel so amused that you fall over and move on the floor

is similar in intensity but often used as a quick online response

How Hard

to rolf
  • Slang
1 9.7
to guffaw
4 6.5
to laugh
1.0
to chuckle
237 2.0
grin
139 1.0
to smile
1.0

Surface Forms

rolf infinitive
rolfed past
rolfed past participle
rolfing present participle
rolfs third person singular

Etymology

The word rolf comes from the internet phrase rolling on the floor laughing, often written as 'rofl', and is like the simple word roll, as in 'to roll' with laughter. So to rolf is to 'laugh very hard', especially at something online.