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If someone recently texted you "RLS" or you spotted the acronym in an Instagram post or a TikTok, you need to know what it means, and we're here to help! Keep reading to learn the meaning of "RLS" as a text slang word, as well as its alternate meaning as a medical condition.
RLS Slang Meaning
"RLS" means "relationship" in texting and internet slang. People use it in place of the full word to speed up their typing time and save character space. Examples of how it's used in text are "What's your RLS status?" and "I have a really good RLS with my siblings." RLS also stands for restless leg syndrome.