“ASL” in Text — 3 Meanings (Age/Sex/Location, “As Hell” & More)
In text messages, ASL most commonly means “age, sex, location.” It’s an old internet shorthand used to ask someone their age, gender/sex, and where they are located. In newer texting, however, ASL can also mean “as hell,” especially when it follows an adjective. What Does ASL Mean in Text? ASL has two genuine meanings in modern digital communication: The surrounding message tells you which meaning the sender intends. For example: “asl?” Traditionally, this means “age, sex, location?” But: “That movie was funny asl 😂” means “That movie was extremely funny.” This difference is important because the two meanings have completely … Read more