Irl is an abbreviation for the phrase in real life. ... Irl stands for in real life, which indicates that we’re talking about our normal, everyday life and not the digital lives we lead online. ... Irl is an online slang word, and as such, it doesn’t belong in formal conversations
Why does AB's answer (go on - "what's the question, then?") to Don Lemon use all this text stuff? He's perfectly literate, so why does he persist with this gIRLy talk? Other posters who are addicted to acronyms are accused of childishness.
Douglas, I can’t claim to be ‘entitled’ to your excellent googling abilities but as a beneficiary I am indeed ‘privileged’. My appreciation knows no bounds. Thank you. :o)