In British English, NFL (National Football League) is often used as a shorthand term for American football itself, not just the league.
In British English, NFL (National Football League) is often used as a shorthand term for American football itself, not just the league. While Americans separate the sport from its governing organization, many UK fans just say "NFL" to mean the game. The sport's popularity in Britain has grown significantly since the NFL began hosting regular-season games in London, and the abbreviation is now common in UK sports media.
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(American football, Internet slang, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur) The National Football League.
(Internet slang, derogatory, somewhat, humorous) American football.
(American football, Internet slang, derogatory, offensive, ethnic slur, uncommon) The National Football League.
(informal) The game of Australian rules football.
He got into NFL during lockdown and now won't stop talking about the Chiefs.
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(chiefly, UK) American football.
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