noun
Gaming Slang
L
/ˈɛl/ · noun · slang
A loss — a failure, a bad outcome, or something you disapprove of.
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Definitions
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Short for loss, used to mark a defeat or a bad result.
“Missed the deadline, took an L.”
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A way to call out a bad decision or take.
“That outfit was an L, respectfully.”
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Used in gaming and chat as the opposite of a W.
“Lost the final round, brutal L.”
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L In A Sentence
Forgot my umbrella, classic L.
That's an L for the whole group.
He took the L and moved on.
Origin & Usage
From the L for loss in sports scorelines, it spread through gaming and streaming chat in the 2010s as quick slang for any failure.
People Also Ask
What does L mean in slang?
L is short for loss — a failure, bad outcome, or something you disapprove of.
What does taking the L mean?
Taking the L means accepting a loss or a bad result, often gracefully.
What does L mean in gaming?
In gaming an L is a loss or a bad play, the opposite of a W.
What does L mean on TikTok?
On TikTok L is used to call something a fail or a bad take.
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