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l
/ɛl/
Definition
1
The twelfth letter of the modern Latin alphabet.
2
A common slang term used in gaming and internet culture, typically synonymous with 'loss' or 'failure' (e.g., 'taking an L').
3
An abbreviation used in fashion, manufacturing, and commerce to denote the size 'Large'.
Examples
If you follow the current social media discourse, you'll see people throwing an L at anyone who holds an opinion that doesn't align with the hive mind.
Trying to defend that problematic 90s sitcom as 'groundbreaking' today is a sure-fire way to take an L in a debate.
The store employee looked at my shirt and kindly suggested I switch from a medium to an L, confirming that my weekend diet of pizza was a success.