4L

What Does 4L Mean?

The Quick Answer

When used in a text, 4L means "For Life." While this is its most common meaning in texting, be aware that it is a rare term, and it might mean something else. If our meaning does not fit, give the context of your conversation a name (e.g., love, sport, space, astronomy) and include it in your search term.

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When I write 4L, I mean this:

"For Life"

Summary of Key Points

"For Life" is, by far, the most common meaning for 4L when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

4L
Definition:	For Life
Type:	Internet Slang Term
Guessability:	1: Easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at 4L

4L is defined as an "internet slang term" by our team because some of its characters are used as substitutes for letters. Most "slang terms" were introduced to reduce the number of key strokes required to write the word, but since the arrival of predictive texting and keyboards on mobile devices, this efficiency is no longer required. Nevertheless, "slang terms" are still regularly used to make messages more entertaining or to express individuality. "Slang terms" differ from icons because they are not pictorial representations.