TNTL

What does TNTL stand for in text and chat messages?

Trying not to laugh

Someone who sends you TNTL is "trying not to laugh." You're most likely to receive this acronym in text and chat messages, sent by someone who is doing their darnedest not to LOL.

Commonly, you'll see TNTL used in responses to funny jokes, amusing videos, or other hilarious messages. The person who sent you TNTL is likely at work, in class, or somewhere else that it would be inappropriate to laugh out loud. Thus, they sent you TNTL instead.

Example

OMG, that was so funny. I'm TNTL; I'm at the bank right now

A woman who is TNTL

Related Slang

LIQLaughing inside quietly
LOILaughing on the inside
ROFLRolling on the floor laughing
BWLBursting with laughter
CSLCan't stop laughing
DiedLaughed hard
KEKLCackling laughter

Categories

Online Chat
Text Messaging
Updated February 21, 2023

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