ARL

ARL stands for “age, race, and location.” It is an internet slang term/abbreviation used to request or inquire about a person’s age, race, and location.

Examples:

1. When chatting online, someone may ask: “Hey, ARL?” This means they want to know your age, race, and location for personal information or to get to know you better.

2. In online dating profiles, you might come across statements like: “Looking for someone around my age, same race, and in the same location. ARL matters!” In this case, the person is expressing their preference for potential matches based on age, race, and location.