That's why we're here to help. "IRL" (pronounced I-R-L) stands for "in real life." The abbreviation is often used in informal messaging, such as via DM or texting. It distinguishes real life from ...

For years, people have been posting odd or funny images, GIFs, and screenshots of text with the caption “me IRL,” meaning “me in real life.” The tradition stretches back into the strangest ...

The problem with “IRL” is that it assumes our experiences ... but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” At its core, “meatspace” is as much about reducing us to our silly ...

And it's happened again, with your favorite computer game ever, Oregon Trail. In this IRL (meaning "in real life," grandpa) version of Oregon Trail, the focus seems to mainly be on hunting.