Abbreviation for “In Real Life.” Often used in internet chat rooms to let people you are talking about something in the real world and not in the internet world. Also can be used to differentiate between an actor/actress and the character they play.
“I totally hate that guy IRL!” (Internet)
“I fucked that whore IRL!” (Internet)
“He/she does not live in New York IRL.” (Actor/Actress)
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