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GC (abbreviation) means Group chat: a messaging thread shared by three or more people. Example: “Ask in the GC whether anyone's driving.”

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1

informal Group chat: a messaging thread shared by three or more people.

"Ask in the GC whether anyone's driving."

"She left the GC after the argument about the holiday."

2

Gift card: a prepaid card that can be spent at a particular shop or chain.

"I still have a £50 GC from Christmas."

3

chiefly North American, construction General contractor: the firm or person hired to run a building project and manage the trades working on it.

"The GC is due on site at seven to meet the electricians."

How to use GC

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsually short for 'group chat'.

When to use it

The group-chat sense is texting slang and is almost always written, not spoken; the construction sense is standard trade vocabulary.

Easily confused with

DM → GOAT → subcontractor

Common pairings

in the GC left the GC the family GC hire a GC

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

An initialism, standing for group chat, gift card or general contractor depending on context.

Origin: English

Frequently asked questions

What does GC mean in a text message?

Almost always group chat, the shared thread you and several friends are messaging in. 'Put it in the GC' means share it with everyone there rather than messaging one person.

What is the difference between a GC and a subcontractor?

The general contractor holds the contract with the client and is responsible for the whole build. Subcontractors are the specialist firms, such as plumbers or roofers, that the GC hires and coordinates.

What is the meaning of GC?

"GC" (abbreviation) means group chat: a messaging thread shared by three or more people.

What are the different meanings of GC?

"GC" has 3 main meanings: 1. Group chat: a messaging thread shared by three or more people; 2. Gift card: a prepaid card that can be spent at a particular shop or chain; 3. General contractor: the firm or person hired to run a building project and manage the trades working on it.