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What does cgi mean?
In texting slang, CGI stands for "can't get it," used to say you don't understand something or can't manage to get hold of it.
"Explained the joke twice but CGI, sorry."
Origin
As texting slang, an initialism of "can't get it"; the mainstream sense is "computer-generated imagery" from film and animation.
Frequently asked questions
What does CGI mean in texting?
It can stand for "can't get it," meaning you don't understand or can't obtain something.
Doesn't CGI mean computer-generated imagery?
Yes, that's its most common meaning overall; in casual chat it's occasionally used as "can't get it."
How do I know which meaning is intended?
Context decides: talk about movies or effects means the visual sense, while a reply to something confusing likely means "can't get it."
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