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.