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Stands for "Take the loss". Frequently used to describe flunking a test, being dumped, being stood up, being beaten up or robbed, or losing one's money in the stock market, gambling, or through exploitative business schemes.
I really took the L on that history exam.
by cazort August 25, 2003
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"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 March 16, 2016
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'Take the L' means 'take the loss.'

This became really popular for some reason, and is often used when someone gets roasted or when they loose/fail (at) something.
Lol, Ricegum came out with a new diss track about Jacob Sagitarus! He's gonna take the L again!😂😂
by Lia and lidi July 05, 2016
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when you mess up or lose so you take an L.
i accused sarah of cheating and she wasn't. i'll take the L for that one.
by hahahehe:) December 29, 2017
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Something Trump fans have proven they are unable to do after the embarrassing loss of 2020
Glen: there has to be fraud, he didn't lose!

Ron: dude he lost by 8 million votes and couldn't prove fraud in any courts after embarrassing himself repeatedly. Take the L
by Highena January 11, 2021
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A emote toxic kids use in fortnite just so they can piss you off and make you destroy your ps4, xbox, pc, switch, or ipad. It's also a emote you can use to become a toxic child in fortnite
now go fucking impress me
Toxic Kid: *kills you in fortnite*
Toxic Kid: Take the L
You: *smashes pc or whatever you play on*
Toxic Kid: mission accomplished
by u bettr sutp August 01, 2019
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