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
1
(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
1
(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 notesIn 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.
