An emoticon originated in Japan, actually, which symbolizes a man on his knees in despair or disappointment. The capitalized version of orz.

Some Koreans say it originated from their country, but we all know how much they like to claim origin on pretty much everything on the planet, including the human race itself.
Korean: OTL originated in Korea -nida!
Japanese: wtf!? Where did that crazy idea come from?
by oldman February 18, 2008
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OTL is an abbreveation for Out To Lunch, used in work environments
Marc - Hey Jim, I'm going OTL, take over.

Jim - Ok.
by spazzzzzzzzzzzy June 7, 2005
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When a philosophy teacher named Mr. Longo writes with chalk, his fingernails scratch the chalkboard making that disturbing noise everyone hates, and he whips the chalk into the garbage while uttering the words, "That's OTL".
by LongosBitchezz May 28, 2011
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She's so excited, her OTL is coming this weekend.
by Rachaeljack October 31, 2005
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OTL for short means On The Lord. This is like saying "On God" The meaning just emphasises that they are meaning what they are saying
Trey: You got the new playstation?
Keon: Yeah bro
Trey: Stop lying you broke asf
Keon: bro OTL i got it
Trey: Yeah aight
by Case 9 December 28, 2021
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