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A lot of people on TikTok are using the letters “W” and “L” a lot recently. Do you know the meaning behind those acronyms? If not, tune in. Here is the complete explanation.
TikTok is a fun app to use, especially when you know what people there are talking about. But social media, as it is, can be ambiguous at times. So it is very hard to keep up with every trend or slang that goes viral on TikTok.
Actually, that is what TikTok is famous for, trends and challenges. But some of them are very hard to figure out. If you are among the smaller circle of people who have no idea what “w” or “l” means on TikTok, you have come to the right place.
@tw.visions Big missions with the boys…😉##foryoupage ##foryou ##fyp ##blowthisup ##TFBornThisWay ##twerk ##iyiyim ##aa ##xyz ##trainsurfing ##travel ##W ##L ##wap ##viral ##pt
♬ blondie x big lez – thomas the tonk engine
What does W or L mean on Tiktok? Meaning Explained
The W or L on TikTok simply means “Win or Loss” as W stands for Win and L stands for Loss. But the way these acronyms are used can be a little tricky.
For Instance, you can use “W” when you are winning and basically happy. It shows enthusiasm as well. On contrary, L is used when you are feeling low and down. They are popular while commenting.
W or I Tiktok origin
It is quite hard to pinpoint who started the trend of using W and L on TikTok. But they have been on social media a long time before TikTok as well.
The hashtags #W and #L together have more than 10 billion views on TikTok. That gives the idea of how often they are used.
@erocdog Doubles with @tonyhawk #rideit #erocdog #tonyhawk #petsoftiktok #uksports #uk #fyp #dog #love #london #legend #r #a #w #skate #life #beyourself #live
W or L meaning: Urban Dictionary
If you go and scrutinize Urban Dictionary, you will find the W or L means Win or Loss. So, there is not much difference there as well.
But it also has several other meanings such as winning or laughing, whiny and lazy, and many more.
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