Definition of take 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.
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- 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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skho	Definitions include: skanky ho.
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perf	Definitions include: "perfect".
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nosedive	Definitions include: to fail.
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whipping	Definitions include: a defeat.
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lost	Definitions include: to fail
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a hell of an	Definitions include: an impressive.
an	Definitions include: and.
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an eye for the laddies	Definitions include: attracted to young males.
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l-spot	Definitions include: life in prison
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throw up the L	Definitions include: a hand gesture displayed by making the L shape with the right hand.
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give and take	Definitions include: compromise.
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