Nov 21, 2014 · The "summary" meaning has already been explained, but in a different usage (perhaps the original), it is meant as an insult. User A: [long impassioned explanation of his views on a …

The meaning is quite close to 'executive summary'. > tl;dr is used to call out another user on the length of their post. However, in cases of more courteous exchanges and serious discussions, tl;dr can be …

The abbreviated form of "Too long; didn't read" is tl;dr. To me it kind of defeats the purpose of typing an abbreviation quickly, if I have to type the ; key too. Why is tl;dr more common than TL...

Oct 10, 2014 · I've seen the internet slang TL;DR many times in the internet, and as I can see people used it pretty much in the present day. Can I use it in a formal email to a client?

Also useful to know: Image macros of teal deers are sometimes used in place of tl;dr, due to it sounding close to “tee el dee are.” The earlier usage ("used to call out a user on the length of their post") has a …

Sep 2, 2021 · 7 tl;dr is internet slang. It did indeed originate as "too long; didn't read" and effectively still means that. It's common enough outside of computing. But it's not in any way formal English. You …

3. I immediately respond "tl;dr!", meaning I am amused that I have induced you to waste your time in composing a lengthy prose argument which is now worthless for want of an audience. See also: ' …

Nov 6, 2018 · tl;dr - It's not the word you think it is Short answer: the "for" isn't a preposition, it's part of the verb "to do for", it doesn't have any meaning on its own, and the reason why that word and not …

3. I immediately respond "tl;dr!", meaning I am amused that I have induced you to waste your time in composing a lengthy prose argument which is now worthless for want of an audience. See also: ' …

3. I immediately respond "tl;dr!", meaning I am amused that I have induced you to waste your time in composing a lengthy prose argument which is now worthless for want of an audience. See also: ' …