TL
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: TLDNR · TL/DNR
Meaning · English
Initialism of trade-last.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Nothing about my natural charms no more, an egg's age since anybody had called me to 1 side and whispered "I got a T. L. for you. Gertie thinks your ears is immense."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “TL” mean?
Initialism of trade-last.
Is “TL” formal or informal?
TL is generally dated, slang.