Abbreviation “TIL” means “Today I Learned.” It’s a type of expression that shows education or shock about a subject or situation, and it is considered safe and appropriate to use at work.
Safe and Appropriate Contexts
- Use it to express excitement or shock.
- Suitable for use at school or work.
Definition Table
- TIL: Today I Learned
- Emotion: Excitement / Shock
- Safe for work: Yes
- Safe for children: Yes
- Snapchat meaning: Today I Learned
- Instagram meaning: Today I Learned
- Year it began trending: 2018
Examples and Other Meanings
Here are some examples and other meanings of TIL:
“TIL that I’m not dumb. Got an A+ on my test!”
- Emotion: Happy
- Intention: Shows happiness and excitement by what their test scores were.
“TIL that there’s no school tomorrow… Sick!”
- Emotion: Silly
- Intention: Expresses excitement.
Popularity over Time
TIL became a trend in 2018 primarily in the text messaging community. This expression is commonly used to convey excitement and shock about new or surprising information.
