Meaning of the word irl in English
What does irl mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
irl
US /ˌaɪ.ɑːrˈel/
UK /ˌaɪ.ɑːrˈel/
Abbreviation
1.
in real life: used to distinguish between events or situations in real life and those in a fictional work or on the internet
Example:
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I know him from online gaming, but I've never met him IRL.
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She's much taller IRL than she appears in her photos.
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