DictionaryInternet slang

L Take

Definition

A bad, poorly reasoned, or widely disliked opinion.

Example
Saying weekends are overrated is an L take.
How it is used

Use L take to reject an opinion rather than describe a factual mistake. It is usually teasing, but it can sound dismissive in arguments.

Origin and context

L and W became shorthand for loss and win in sports, gaming, and hip-hop-influenced internet culture. L take applies the loss label to an opinion.

Common variations

rare L take

A surprising bad opinion from someone usually respected.

massive L take

An especially unpopular or unreasonable opinion.

L opinion

A close alternative with the same meaning.

Frequently asked questions
What does L take mean?

It means a bad or unpopular opinion.

Is L take always serious?

No. Friends often use it playfully over harmless preferences.

What is the opposite of L take?

W take, meaning a good or admirable opinion.

Keep learning

Related terms

Browse all
Internet slang

W Take

A smart, agreeable, or widely approved opinion.

Read definition
Internet slang

Common L

A failure, bad decision, or embarrassing opinion that fits someone’s established pattern of losing or being wrong.

Read definition
Social media

Ratioed

Received a response pattern suggesting that a post was strongly rejected, mocked, or outperformed.

Read definition