L8R
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat
| Stands for | Later |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
L8R stands for Later, a texting and chat abbreviation.
Letter-and-number spelling of "later," usually as a goodbye ("l8r!") or inside phrases such as "talk l8r." The 8 represents the sound "ate," a trick from keypad-phone texting.
Example: Heading into the movie now, text you l8r with my review.
Usage notes
Part of the SMS-era family of number spellings with GR8, M8 and W8. Still used for its playful look, though younger users more often write "later" or "ttyl." Too informal for professional writing.