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l take
What does l take mean?
A take that's wrong, embarrassing, or so unpopular it costs the poster credibility. Calling something an L take is the verdict, not the debate — you're not arguing, you're scoring it.
"'Beyoncé is overrated' is a certified L take, log off."
Origin
Builds on 'L' meaning loss (vs 'W' for win), which entered mainstream Gen Z slang via Twitch/TikTok in the late 2010s.
Frequently asked questions
What does L take mean?
An L take is an opinion so bad it counts as a loss the moment you post it. The 'L' stands for loss.
How do you use L take in a sentence?
For example: "Saying pineapple ruins every dish is an L take." It's used to call out a genuinely bad opinion.
Where does L take come from?
It combines 'L' (short for loss/losing) with 'take' meaning an opinion, both common in online and gaming slang.
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