rawr

Cute faux-ferocity

Rawr is a playful, written representation of a roar or growl, used almost exclusively in informal digital communication.

It mimics the sound a dinosaur or monster might make, but with deliberately cute or flirtatious intent rather than menace.

Popular in early internet and scene culture, rawr often appeared as an expression of affection or enthusiasm: Rawr means I love you in dinosaur.

The word reads as dated or ironic to many, though some use it unironically.

intimidation

roar

Loud, deep animal cry

  • growlLow threatening sound
  • snarlHostile vocal threat
  • fierceViolently intense or aggressive

teeth · fangs · claws · monster · dinosaur · dragon · beast · predator · menace · threat

internet

meme

Shared online humor

  • emoticonDigital mood symbol
  • sceneDramatic unit or locale
  • emoConfessional rock subgenre

cringe · nostalgic · 2000s · millennial · texting · chatspeak · quirky · random · expressive · cutesy

playful

tease

Mock playfully

  • flirtPlayfully attract attention
  • cuteAttractively charming
  • sillyFrivolous or absurd

giggle · mischief · banter · coy · affectionate · kawaii · adorable · cheeky · nuzzle · snuggle

Opposites
ferocity/energy

rawrsilence

Total lack of sound

whisper · hush · calm · meow · squeak

playful threat vs. gentleness

rawrtame

Made gentle, manageable

gentle · soft · docile · meek · domesticated

wild vs. domesticated affect

rawrdomesticated

Bred under human care

tame · civilized · house-trained · well-behaved · docile

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G