ttyl
Declining⏳Outdated#abbreviation#texting#retro#aim-era
Definition
Abbreviation for 'talk to you later.' Peak 2000s energy. Once the standard sign-off for every AIM conversation, now used with a hint of nostalgia or irony. Still understood universally but rarely used earnestly by younger generations.
Translation for Parents
It means 'talk to you later.' You definitely used this on AOL Instant Messenger. Your kids might use it ironically, knowing it's retro. Either way, everyone knows what it means.
Examples
Brainrot:
“ok ttyl”
English:
“Okay, talk to you later”
Cringe Score
4.0/10 cringe
Mildly embarrassing
Using 'ttyl' unironically in 2026 is like signing your texts 'Sincerely, [Your Name].' It's not wrong, it's just... very you.
Category
abbreviation
Peak
2006-01
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
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