Internet
til
What does til mean?
Used loosely as 'huh, didn't know that,' even for everyday realizations.
"TIL my coworker has been spelling my name wrong for two years."
Origin
Popularized by Reddit's r/todayilearned, one of the site's oldest big communities. The phrase 'today I learned' was already common before the acronym took hold.
Frequently asked questions
What does TIL mean in texting?
It means 'today I learned' and introduces a fact or realization you just discovered. It's a way to share something that surprised you.
Is TIL a Reddit thing?
It's strongly tied to Reddit's r/todayilearned but spread everywhere. People now drop TIL in texts and captions casually.
Can TIL be sarcastic?
Yes, people use it sarcastically for obvious or annoying realizations, like 'TIL my roommate never does dishes.'
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