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Definition of takes an l
take an l
verb
- "take a loss", i.e. to suffer a loss in a competition.
We took an l at the football game.
I took an l on that race.
- See more words with the same meaning: abbreviations (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: to lose, be defeated, fail.
Last edited on Dec 03 2015. Submitted by Anonymous on Dec 02 2015.
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Other terms relating to 'abbreviations (list of)': | |
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| Definitions include: skanky ho. | |
| Definitions include: a swindle, scam. | |
| Definitions include: "moment". | |
| Definitions include: Short for Royal Canadian Mounted Police. | |
| Definitions include: "babe". | |
| Definitions include: "pervert." | |
| Definitions include: a prescription for medicine. | |
| Definitions include: Common abbreviation for "ounce." | |
| Definitions include: shortened form of "lick my (part of anatomy)" such as lick my nuts, lick my ass, etc. | |
| Definitions include: "perfect". | |
| Definitions include: great; "awesome"; "cool". | |
| Definitions include: a promiscuous female. | |
| Definitions include: "vehicle". | |
Other terms relating to 'to lose, be defeated, fail': | |
| Definitions include: to fail. | |
| Definitions include: a "professional wrestler" who loses matches so as to build up a featured wrestler's win/loss record and crowd appeal. | |
| Definitions include: to be bitch-slapped. | |
| Definitions include: strange, stupid; "weird". | |
| Definitions include: a defeat. | |
| Definitions include: to fail or err due to pressure. | |
| Definitions include: in "professional wrestling," a wrestler who intentionally loses to improve the image of the winner. | |
| Definitions include: to be severely defeated. | |
| Definitions include: to fall and hit the ground. | |
| Definitions include: to engage in a repetitive behavior with extreme dedication and in excess, while under the influence of methamphetamine. | |
| Definitions include: See own. | |
| Definitions include: to fail. | |
| Definitions include: to fail in one's responsibilities. | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "Biggest Beating Ever," which can refer to "beating" as in a severe physical attack, or a severe defeat e.g. in a competitive sport. | |
| Definitions include: to fail | |
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Other terms relating to 'an': | |
| Definitions include: an impressive. | |
| Definitions include: and. | |
| Definitions include: a lot of money. | |
| Definitions include: attracted to young males. | |
| Definitions include: no chance. | |
| Definitions include: to conspicuously notice. | |
| Definitions include: to cost a lot. | |
| Definitions include: to defecate. | |
| Definitions include: to use the word "fuck" or one of its variants at an inappropriate time or place. | |
| Definitions include: to flatulate; "fart". | |
| Definitions include: extremely full after consuming food or drink. | |
| Definitions include: to have a grudge. | |
| Definitions include: to throw a fit. | |
| Definitions include: someone who is a little extra bitchy that day. bitchflakes like cornflakes. | |
| Definitions include: to monitor. | |
Other terms relating to 'l': | |
| Definitions include: license. | |
| Definitions include: life in prison | |
| Definitions include: When getting dissed by your friends and you have nothing to comeback at them with so you need to take the loss. | |
| Definitions include: a hand gesture displayed by making the L shape with the right hand. | |
Other terms relating to 'take': | |
| Definitions include: "Chill, don't worry about it." | |
| Definitions include: a second look. | |
| Definitions include: compromise. | |
| Definitions include: "Both people involved in a bad situation are to be blamed." | |
| Definitions include: to beat severely, or defeat severely. | |
| Definitions include: taking bribes. | |
| Definitions include: the result of someone taking the piss. | |
| Definitions include: to rob or extort. | |
| Definitions include: to have to go take a shit. | |
| Definitions include: to mistreat. | |
| Definitions include: to get something to eat. | |
| Definitions include: to take a look. | |
| Definitions include: taking a chance on something. | |
| Definitions include: to defecate. | |
| Definitions include: he needs to relax. | |
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