Snl

/ɛs ɛn ɛl/ noun

Definition

Abbreviation for Saturday Night Live, the long-running American sketch comedy television show.

Etymology

Acronym formed from the initial letters of 'Saturday Night Live'. The show premiered in 1975 and the abbreviation became widely recognized shorthand.

Kelly Says

SNL has launched more comedy careers than perhaps any other single platform in entertainment history. Its 'Weekend Update' segment helped establish the format for modern satirical news shows that dominate late-night television.

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