IRL

“IRL” is an abbreviation often used on social media and in online conversations, and it stands for “In Real Life.” 

People use “IRL” to distinguish between online or virtual interactions and activities and those that occur in the physical or offline world.

For example, if someone says, “I met my online friend IRL,” they are indicating that they had a face-to-face meeting with a friend they initially connected with online.

Encountering “IRL” on social media means that someone is referring to events, relationships, or experiences that occur outside of the digital realm. It’s a way of highlighting the distinction between online interactions and real-world interactions.