IRL

Definition

Initialism of in real life (as opposed to online).

Etymology

Initialisms and abbreviations.

Example Sentences

• "Due to the splendid isolation guaranteed by her social position she had never met a cock IRL and, as there was no Wi-Fi in the palace, she had no opportunity to check the facts."
• "I’ve recently been trying out Tinder, and while I match with people and even chat with them everything seems to be going well, but whenever I bring up meeting IRL, they are quick to ghost me."