Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
irl
abbreviation
[iː ɑːr ɛl]
Definition
IRL is an abbreviation for ‘in real life’.
Examples
- Many friendships formed online are different when experienced irl.
- I prefer to meet people irl instead of chatting online.
- He always shares his online experiences, but I wonder what he’s like irl.
Meaning
It refers to the real world as opposed to the virtual world or online interactions.
Synonyms
- in person
- face-to-face
- offline
