KOTL

What Does KOTL Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

KOTL means "Kiss on the Lips."

More Observations...

The abbreviation KOTL is used with the meaning "Kiss on the Lips" as an affectionate and informal way of signing off a message. The use of KOTL is usually restricted to intimate partners, but it can be used flirtatiously between two people who are not in a relationship.

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When I write KOTL, I mean this:

Kiss on the lips.

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

KOTL
Definition:	Kiss on the Lips
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of KOTL in Sentences

Here are examples of KOTL in conversations:

• Shelley: Cuddle? KOTL?
• Max: No way.

• Darren: I've managed to get you a pay rise.
• Nicci: That's amazing! If you were single I'd give you a big KOTL.
• Darren: If I was single, I'd give you one back.

An Academic Look at KOTL

As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Kay Oh Tee Ell"), KOTL is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we would have just said "Kiss On The Lips" or something like "Can I Have A Kiss?" instead of using KOTL.

Example of KOTL Used in a Text

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