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Slang Words Starting with L
Below is a complete list of Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang words beginning with L that are used or popularized to help people understand the way the younger generations communicate. These slang words are constantly evolving and being updated, and their meanings may change as the way young people communicate changes.
| Slang Word | Definition | Examples | Variations | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
L | Loss or "Loser". L is used to indicate a failure, setback, or disappointment. | Took a big L on that project, didn't go well at all.He's been taking Ls all season.Just another L to learn from, I guess. | ||
LFG | Let's F**king Go, expressing excitement or motivation. LFG is used to express enthusiasm, excitement, or encouragement before a competitive activity. | LFG, got my gear and ready for the hike!This team is on fire, LFG!LFG, it's game night, bring your A-game! | ||
LMAO | Laughing My Ass Off. LMAO is used to express amusement or laughter, often in response to something funny. | LMAO, that meme you sent was hilarious.She fell off her chair, LMAO!LMAO at his dance moves, someone help him. | ||
LMS | Like My Status. LMS is used on social media platforms to request that people like or react to a post. | LMS if you think we should go out tonight.Gonna post a pic, LMS if you like it!LMS to show some love on my latest project. | ||
LOL | Laugh Out Loud. LOL is used to indicate laughter or amusement, often in response to something funny. | LOL, that's so funny!Can't believe he did that, LOL.LOL, remember when we got lost on that trip? | ||
Left on read | Someone saw your message but didn't respond. Left on read is used when someone has viewed a message but not replied, often in a dating or social context. | She left me on read, guess she's not interested.Hate being left on read, it's so rude.Left on read again, should I stop texting him? | ||
Let Him Cook | Allow someone to continue doing what they're good at. Let Him Cook is used to encourage someone to continue with their successful endeavors. | Let him cook, he's on a roll with these ideas.He's solving the problem, just let him cook.Let him cook at the barbecue, he's got skills. | ||
Lit | Colloquially: "Enlightened", "Hot", "Fire." The new hotness; something remarkable, interesting, fun or amusing. Generally positive.. | "That party was lit!" | Litty, Fire | Semantically the same as cool of earlier generations, but contradicts the former's normative semantics. |
Locals | People who aren't familiar with internet culture or trends. Locals is often used to refer to people who seem out of touch with online humor, memes, or lingo. | It's a locals bar, not many tourists find it.She prefers hanging out with the locals, says it's more authentic.Locals only at this beach, they don't like outsiders much. | ||
Looksmaxxing | A term originating from incel message boards referring to attempts (often pseudoscientific ones) to maximize physical attractiveness.. | "We should start looksmaxxing!""Here's what I looked like before and after looksmaxxing." | Looksmaxxer | Dates back as early as 2014 to incel Internet forums but was recently popularized on TikTok in 2023 alongside relevant terms like mewing and mogging. |
Lowkey | Also "low key" means the opposite of highkey/high key. It means to be very subtle or not very obvious about something.. People use "Lowkey" to express something subtly or without drawing much attention. | Lowkey, I don't want to go out tonight.I'm lowkey obsessed with this new show.That was lowkey the best meal I've had. |