E2L

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Fandom and Fan Fiction

E2L
Stands forEnemies to lovers
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

E2L stands for Enemies to lovers, a fandom and fan fiction abbreviation.

Romance trope in which two characters who start as rivals, opponents or outright enemies gradually fall in love. One of the most popular tags on BookTok and AO3.

Example: Give me all the E2L fantasy books with a slow burn and sword fights.

Usage notes

Classic examples include Pride and Prejudice, where Elizabeth and Darcy begin with mutual dislike. The trope's appeal lies in the tension and banter of the early relationship. Related tags include "rivals to lovers" and "slow burn."

More fandom and fan fiction abbreviations

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  • CB – Comeback
  • CYOA – Choose your own adventure
  • DA – DeviantArt
  • DNF – Did not finish
  • E/C – Eye color
  • ED – Ending (anime theme song)
  • F2L – Friends to lovers
  • FCBD – Free Comic Book Day
  • FF – Fan fiction
  • FFN – FanFiction.Net
  • FL – Female lead

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