What Does L Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
The letter L means "Laugh" or "Laughing," "Lose" or "Loss," and "L. Lawliet." L is usually typed in lowercase (i.e., as "l").Laugh/Laughing
L is often used as an abbreviation of the words "laugh" or "laughing." It is a further abbreviation of terms like LOL (laugh/laughing out loud). The use of L often (but not always) indicates boredom or a lack of genuine mirth on the part of the sender. For example:- Toni: When my friend went into labor she shouted, "Can't! Couldn't! Didn't! Shouldn't! Won't!" The doctor said, "The contractions have started."
- Jordan: L.
- Sam: Times New Roman walked into a bar. The bartender said, "Get out of here! We don't serve your type!"
- Jo: L.
Lose/Loss
The letter L is also used as an abbreviation of the words "lose" (as in "You lose") and "loss" (as in "Catching a loss"). For example:- Chris: I vote for going to Murphy's on Saturday.
- Lee: L. We have already bought tickets for Dwayne's. (Here L is being used to mean "lose," as in "You lose.")
- Ali: I am going to tell Robin that I saw you with Les.
- Ray: Well you'll be the one catching an L. I split with Robin last week. (Here "L" is being used to mean "loss.")
L Lawliet
In the Japanese anime and manga series Death Note, the letter L is used to refer to the fictional detective L. Lawliet.Image for L
When I write L, I mean this:
![meaning of L](../IMT_images/L_definition.jpg)
L. Lawliet is a popular anime and manga character.
Summary of Key Points for First Definition of L
"Laugh/Laughing" is, by far, the most common meaning for L when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)L | |
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Definition: | Laugh/Laughing |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for Second Definition of L
"Lose/Loss" is another common definition for L.L | |
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Definition: | Lose/Loss |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Summary of Key Points for Third Definition of L
Amongst fans of anime and manga, "L. Lawliet" is a common definition for L.L | |
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Definition: | L. Lawliet |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Example of L Used in a Text
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