irl

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Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|motor racing}} {{initialism of|en|w:Indy Racing League}}.

Adverb

1. {{lb|en|internet slang|text messaging}} {{initialism of|en|[[in]] [[real life]]}} (as opposed to [[online]]).

Adjective

1. {{senseid|en|in real life}} Existing or being such in [[real life]].

Noun

1. {{lb|en|internet slang}} An [[#Adjective|IRL]] friend.

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