What Does DL Mean?

Down low

Fun Facts

• The phrase 'on the down low' originated in African American slang and has been used since the 1990s to describe behavior that is kept secret or hidden.
• The abbreviation DL can also be used to refer to the act of keeping a low profile or avoiding attention.

Examples

• 'Did you hear about John and Sarah?'
  'Yeah, but keep it on the DL.'
• 'I know you're not supposed to be on your phone during class, but can you send me the notes on the DL?'

Variations

• On the DL: This is the full form of the phrase that the abbreviation DL comes from. It means to do something secretly or without drawing attention to oneself.

Related Acronyms and Abbreviations

• OMG: OMG stands for 'Oh my God' or 'Oh my goodness,' and is an expression of surprise or amazement often used in texting and online communication.
• WTF: WTF stands for 'What the f***' and is an expression of shock, confusion, or disbelief often used in texting and online communication.

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