TL;DW
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Social Media
| Stands for | Too long; didn't watch |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
TL;DW stands for Too long; didn't watch, a social media abbreviation.
Video version of TL;DR, used to ask for or provide a short summary of a long video, livestream or podcast. Common in YouTube comments and on Reddit.
Example: TL;DW: he spends 40 minutes explaining that the update broke the battery life.
Usage notes
Comment sections often feature a pinned "TL;DW" summary by viewers who saved others the time. Some creators add their own summaries or timestamps for this reason. Mostly used by younger internet users.