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www・wwww : www · wwww | define meaning
www · wwww
Pronunciation: [wara(i)]
Definition
Interjection
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Used to indicate laughter, often lengthened for emphasis. English equivalents include "lol", "loool", "lololol", "lmao", "lmfao", "rofl", "haha", etc.
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wwwwwwwwwwwwwww
"Loooooooooooooooool!"
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wwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Etymology
Originally derived from the term わら・わらい【笑】 wara(i), but due to the lack of Japanese encoding support in many early online games and chatboards, the abreviation "w" became a common alternative and was lengthened for emphatic purposes.
Notes
The similar abreviation "kkk" derives from ククク kukuku and is used to mark evil laughter.
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kana | www wwww |
| Romanization | www wwww |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [wara(i)] |
意味：わら・わらい【笑・笑い】
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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2012, November 13). www・wwww : www · wwww | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, May 15, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/1132/www-wwww/.