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Abbreviated form of in real life, IRL refers to events occurring in the real world. Used as an antonym to online, or OL.

For a good example of IRL, simply refocus your eyes to take in that which lies slightly to the left and right, as well as above and below your shiny monitor box. The initial impression is clear: dark, shabby and lacking in emoticons.

See Also

• OL