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Global slang
'I can't lie' — prefaces an honest opinion or admission
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Global
Formality
Informal.
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ICL means 'I can't lie' — prefaces an honest opinion or admission. It is best read as global slang associated with Global.
"ICL" means 'I can't lie' — prefaces an honest opinion or admission. In Global, the nuance may be more specific.
"ICL that new album is kinda mid."
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
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For Your Information (acronym).
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Texting abbreviation popular on TikTok comments and group chats.
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