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Take the L

"L" stands for Loss. Originally used to describe one's disposition of engaging in an activity that he/she does not particularly like.

A typical comment made by 12 year olds while arguing on mainstream Youtube music videos.

Oftentimes spammed or used at irrelevant situations.
-I totally flunked my math exam yesterday...
-Just take the L bro.
by Misanjin July 23, 2016
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L dot

Arguing with someone until they give up and agree with you.
The man got l dotted into submission and decided to stop talking and agree
by BigRedDawg November 15, 2016
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L’s up

A term created in Chicago to signify a shout out to someone or to tribute your fallen friends.
L’s up for the hittas- Lil Durk
by GDN_Retro March 9, 2021
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a walking L

when people use a walking. L they can refer to Vic Mensa. The biggest walking L from this year
by Josbrecht October 9, 2018
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L+ratio

Refers to the idea of losing in an embarassing fashion, usually a landslide loss.
He got absolutely L+ratioed yesterday when we played Super Smash Brothers
by pogbucket April 18, 2022
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the l word

Showtime series about a group of gay, bisexual and straight women in Los Angeles.
Shane from the L Word is hot.
by Amy August 25, 2004
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take a l

To take a loss for the day
Joseph-"Bruh you missed that open lay up here bruh take a L"
Rafa-"shut yo bitch ass up"
by Jaynumbanine July 1, 2016
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