| Expression | Cut down to | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| laboratory | lab | |
| labrador dog | lab | |
| laminated wood | lam-wood | Though, truth be told, I found this in a real estate magazine; such editions tend to have their own slang. On the other hand, they expect the general audience to buy what they sell, so some understanding is implied. |
| legitimate | legit | |
| limousine | limo | |
| literary critics | lit crit | |
| literature | lit | |
| logotype | logo | |
| lubrication | lube |