IRL. An acronym for in real life. Often used in chats with matches on dating apps to signal you would like to hang out. For example, I like your hat photo. Lets meet up IRL.

What does IRL stand for in texting?

In real life IRL — In real life.

What does IRL friend mean?

in real life IRL ​Definitions and Synonyms ​abbreviation. DEFINITIONS1. in real life: used in social media to distinguish between online actvity and the real world. Interestingly, most of them are internet friends (people I have never met IRL). Synonyms and related words.