- The term is often used in the internet and gaming community. This term is often referred to as an object as in “I’m about to hand you this L.” Both the past and present tense of this word are just “L” as it’s referred to an object someone is about to be given or was given.
L (2)
verb; clipping
To lose or to predict a loss.
Etymology : Clipping of the L from "to lose."
Source : “Sure, I'll take the L.” Conversation with Friend August 2019
Last modified: 13 December 2019