TLDR
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Too long; didn't read. Used to request a summary of something lengthy, or to provide one yourself. 'TLDR: he broke up with her because she was always on her phone.' Has been internet standard for over a decade.
Translation for Parents
TLDR means 'too long, didn't read' and it's used to give or ask for the short version of a long story. If your kid says 'tldr?' they want the summary. If they start a sentence with 'tldr:' they're giving you the short version. Honestly, this is one of the internet's most useful inventions.
Examples
“I'm not reading all that, tldr?”
“That's too long. Can you give me a summary?”
“TLDR she said yes”
“Long story short, she said yes”
Cringe Score
Safe to use
Elder internet slang. Been around since forums were the main internet experience. Using it makes you sound mildly internet-literate, which is a compliment.
Category
abbreviation
Last Verified
2026-02-25
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