In simple terms the following "taking the L" is having to be the loser or taking the loss in any situation.
Tonya : "bout to fail finals week & taking the L with me".
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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"
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when you receive a loss. You're taking a L so you lost.. Give up.
Morris is taking a L by arguing with Mijya by not taking an L.
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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.
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Take No L's, the term meaning one who takes no loses and avoids rejection. Basically a savage.
Bruh 1: Yo Bruh, we taking no L's at the club tonight.
Bruh 2: Yea Take No L's, we not getting stood up.
Bruh 1: And we gon turn up... Straight Savages
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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.
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