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So, you’re texting a friend when they suddenly send you a message with the acronym “OTL.” Huh? What does that even mean? “OTL” or “otl” is internet slang for “out to lunch,” “on the low,” “on the level,” “on the left,” or “one true love.” Depending on the context of the text, you can usually decode the meaning. Keep reading to learn more about this slang abbreviation and how you can use it.
What Does “OTL” Mean in a Text?
When texting, “OTL” can stand for “out to lunch,” “on the level,” “on the low,” “on the left,” or “one true love.” Similarly, it can also be used as an emoticon to show an image of a person crawling away in despair.
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- ↑ https://7esl.com/otl/
- ↑ https://www.tiktok.com/@randomxxtingsss/video/7011222475526688002?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
- ↑ https://7esl.com/otl/
- ↑ https://mynihongoandhangul.wordpress.com/2014/05/17/what-does-otl-mean-in-korean-text-talk/
- ↑ https://7esl.com/otl/
- ↑ https://seniorplanet.org/more-fun-with-emoticons-how-to-makes-faces-and-more-with-your-keyboard/
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