わろた

Internet slang

わろた originated on Japanese internet forums (2channel) in the 2000s. It's a playful corruption of 笑(わら)った (waratta, 'I laughed').

Forms

• わろた (standard)
• ワロタ (katakana)
• ワロス / わろす (older variation)
• 草(くさ) - newer equivalent meaning 'LOL' (from www looking like grass)

Usage

Primarily used in online text communication (social media, messaging, forums). Expresses amusement in a casual, somewhat ironic way.

Register

Very casual internet slang. Not used in formal writing or professional contexts.