took an L 

to take an unfortunate loss and turn of events.

"last night took an L, but tonight I bounce back" - Big Sean (2017)

took an L by urbansammy January 20, 2017

Took an L 

Taking an L means "I took a loss." Which indicts I lost an a Argument, Proving points etc...

Today I took an L from my teacher.

Took an L by ItsYeH thug September 2, 2017

Took an l 

So in conclusion, i Got played

The boys: so what happened
Me: i took an l

Took an l by nig nug 420 September 13, 2019

took an l 

When someone loses in something

Guy 1: damn why you so down today
Guy 2: I took an L today in call of duty
Guy 1: that sucks sorry for you dude

took an l by zandadafu August 20, 2016

I used to be an adventurer just like you, then I took an arrow to the knee 

The most overly used phrase in gaming history. From the game Skyrim.

Guard: I used to be an adventurer just like you, then I took an arrow to the knee.

Player: LOL

I used to be an adventurer just like you, then I took an arrow to the knee by I'mAddictedToUrbanDictionary March 22, 2013