Acronym
What does TL;DR mean?
Too long; didn't read: the summary for whoever refused the whole text.
Definition
TL;DR is a stamp. It can be the author's humility (here is the shortcut) or the reader's contempt (I did not read). In a forum, a TL;DR block at the top became manners. In a comment, it became a slap. TL;DR and TLDR coexist. The lexicon treats both as the same acronym.
Origin
English from forums and 4chan/Reddit, 2000s.
History
From an insult aimed at a long thread to the habit of opening a post with a short paragraph.
How it emerged
The timeline shortened patience; the acronym named that politely (and rudely).
Usage examples
TL;DR: the film is bad and the ending worse.
If the author already puts TL;DR, they know the reader.
Translations
- pt TL;DR / resumo
- en TL;DR
- es TL;DR / resumen
Synonyms
- summary
- didn't read
- in short
Acronyms
- TL;DR
- TLDR
Related terms
Questions
What does TL;DR mean?
Too long; didn't read. A summary, or a refusal to read the text.
Is it rude?
In a comment, usually. At the top of a post, it is a shortcut.
Spelling?
TL;DR or TLDR. The semicolon is optional.