phrase Internet Slang

TL

tee-EL · phrase · informal

Too long; or timeline.

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Definitions

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A short texting abbreviation whose meaning depends on context. It commonly stands for "too long" (as in the TL;DR family) or "timeline" (as on social feeds).

“Saw your post on my TL earlier.”
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TL In A Sentence

Saw your post on my TL earlier.

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Variants tl

People Also Ask

What does TL mean?

It depends on context. It often means "too long" (as in TL;DR) or "timeline," as in a social-media feed.

Is TL related to TL;DR?

Yes. In TL;DR, the TL stands for "too long," followed by "didn't read" as a summary tag.

How do I know which meaning applies?

Look at context - talk about posts and feeds points to "timeline," while summaries point to "too long."

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