l8r g8r

l8r g8r

A way to shorten the phrase "later, gator" ("see you later, alligator"), with "8" representing the "ate" sound in both words. Typically used in text or online messages. A: "OK, I have to get back to work, talk to you tonight." B: "l8r g8r" Can't w8 4 our date, l8r g8r!
See also: g8r, l8r
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

L8R G8R

verb
See Later, gator
See also: G8R, L8R
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • G8R
  • L8R
  • (one's) best foot forward
  • best foot forward
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • 57
  • and the rest
  • and how
  • and how!
  • but for the grace of God
References in periodicals archive
ttyl; ttfn; l8r g8r (series), by Myracle, Lauren a[umlaut] 10.