STG
What is the opposite of STG? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Abbreviation — An abbreviation of "swear to God", used in text messages and online to insist that what you are saying is true or to express exasperation.
How to use STG
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stg if
I stg
stg bro
Informal texting shorthand; lower-case "stg" is more common than capitals.
Etymology
An initialism of "swear to God"; the currency sense is a contraction of "sterling".
Full origin of STG →Frequently asked questions
What does STG mean in a text?
It almost always means "swear to God". It is used either to insist you are telling the truth, or at the start of a sentence to signal frustration, as in "stg my brother never listens".
What is the difference between STG and ISTG?
They mean the same thing. ISTG spells out the "I" — "I swear to God" — while STG drops it. ISTG is slightly more common at the start of a complaint; STG is more common tacked onto the end of a claim.
Is STG religious?
Rarely. Like "oh my God", it has become a general intensifier, and most people who type it are not making a religious oath. Some people avoid it for that reason and use "I swear" or "fr" instead.
