What Does /LI Mean?
The Quick Answer
/LI means "Literally."More Detail...
/LI (usually typed /li) is a tone indicator, used to indicate that a comment is meant to be taken literally. /LI contrasts with the tone indicator /M (metaphorically).Image for /LI
When I write /LI, I mean this:
![meaning of /LI](../x-images/forward_slash_LI.png)
"Literally"
Summary of Key Points
"Literally" is, by far, the most common meaning for /LI when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)/LI | |
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Definition: | Literally |
Type: | Internet Slang Term |
Guessability: | ![]() 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Example of /LI Used in a Text
/LI
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/J (joking)
/L (lyrics)
/LH (lighthearted)
/LU (little upset)
/M (Metaphorically)
/NSX (non-sexual intent)
/NX (non-sexual intent)
/P (platonic)
/POS (positive connotation)
/R (romantic)
/RH (rhetorical question)
/SX (sexual intent)
/T (teasing)
/TH (threat)
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