Taking the L does not, as some people think, mean to suffer a humiliating defeat.
What it actually means is to accept a loss gracefully. To understand that losses will be inevitable in life, learn what you can from the experience, and shake hands with your opponent. To resign with self respect instead of delaying the inevitable and embarrassing yourself.
Some people simply cannot do this and will begin to act extremely immature when it's clear they're losing.
What it actually means is to accept a loss gracefully. To understand that losses will be inevitable in life, learn what you can from the experience, and shake hands with your opponent. To resign with self respect instead of delaying the inevitable and embarrassing yourself.
Some people simply cannot do this and will begin to act extremely immature when it's clear they're losing.
I could tell that Steve was going to hook up with Julia instead of me, so I had to take the L. It's not a big deal and I have other options.
by winty000 August 30, 2022
It is a magical beam that shoots out lasers that looks like the letter L. If you get hit by it you will play Fortnite the rest of your life.
Take the L, Ninja
by Ark Bahamut October 20, 2018
When you take your first love for granted up until the point that she cheats on you, hides it from you, and leaves you, never to return, leaving you with true heartbreak and nothing but regret, because you know you *fucked* up....
Jack: I made a big mistake, man... I didn't appreciate her enough and she blocked all forms of contact. She dumped me, man... I can't believe how much of a fuck-up loser I am. I feel like I'm living in a nightmare.
Stephen: That's terrible, dude. I've been there. But you know what? Sometimes in life, you just gotta take the L. Sorry to say it.
Stephen: That's terrible, dude. I've been there. But you know what? Sometimes in life, you just gotta take the L. Sorry to say it.
by Hammer Of Doubt February 5, 2020
Person 1: Hey have you seen the new item shop?
Person 2: Yea the first thing I bought was TAKE THE L.
Everyone else: ;-;
Person 2: Yea the first thing I bought was TAKE THE L.
Everyone else: ;-;
by yesmaybeidk January 28, 2020
When you are eating someone out and your braces get stuck to her L or Labia. The pussy lip is eventually ripped off and taken as a trophy and/or remnant of their past braces experiences. This normally occurs when a participant plays too much Fortnite and has zero sexual knowledge. A real W.
by _agendersponge_ January 1, 2019
Taking any type of loss, such as in an argument or sports game. Also can be used when referring to drunk behavior or receiving a bad grade. Not to be confused with "W" which is used to describe a win.
" Maddie took a huge L last night when she drank an entire bottle of champagne"
"Olive was unprepared for the math test and she failed- what an L"
" 2016 has been one huge L"
" When the team lost, they were really Taking an L"
"Olive was unprepared for the math test and she failed- what an L"
" 2016 has been one huge L"
" When the team lost, they were really Taking an L"
by Nosral December 18, 2016
by theneighborhoodhoe April 6, 2016