noun Uncommon

gg

jeed-zhee

Gg (noun) means (gaming slang) "Good game" — said at the end of a match, win or lose, as a sign of sportsmanship. Example: “GG everyone, that was a close match!”

noun

(gaming slang) "Good game" — said at the end of a match, win or lose, as a sign of sportsmanship.

"GG everyone, that was a close match!"

adj

(gaming slang) Describing a situation as hopeless or already lost.

"Once they took our base, it was basically gg."

How to use gg

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishGaming shorthand for "good game," used both as a polite sign-off and, informally, to mean a situation is over or unwinnable.

When to use it

Very informal; confined to gaming chat and casual online conversation.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gg” mean?

The word “gg” means (gaming slang) "Good game" — said at the end of a match, win or lose, as a sign of sportsmanship. In plain terms, gaming shorthand for "good game," used both as a polite sign-off and, informally, to mean a situation is over or unwinnable.

How do you pronounce “gg”?

“Gg” is pronounced jeed-zhee (/d͡ʒiːd͡ʒiː/ in IPA).

How do you use “gg” in a sentence?

Here is “gg” used in a sentence: “GG everyone, that was a close match!”

What part of speech is “gg”?

Depending on how it is used, “gg” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “gg” a common word?

“Gg” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “gg” have?

“Gg” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (gaming slang) "Good game" — said at the end of a match, win or lose, as a sign of sportsmanship.