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Gl (name) means an abbreviation commonly standing for "good luck" in online chat and gaming, or used as an initialism in various technical contexts such as OpenGL. Example: “She typed "gl" to the other players before the match began.”

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An abbreviation commonly standing for "good luck" in online chat and gaming, or used as an initialism in various technical contexts such as OpenGL.
"She typed "gl" to the other players before the match began."
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Etymology

It comes from Japanese GL(ジーエル) (jīeru), from ガールズラブ (gāruzu rabu), which in turn comes from English girls and love.

Origin: Japanese

Gliese GJ

Frequently asked questions

What does “Gl” mean?
The word “Gl” means an abbreviation commonly standing for "good luck" in online chat and gaming, or used as an initialism in various technical contexts such as OpenGL.
How do you use “Gl” in a sentence?
Here is “Gl” used in a sentence: “She typed "gl" to the other players before the match began.”
What is another word for “Gl”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Gl” include Gliese and GJ.
What part of speech is “Gl”?
“Gl” is a name.
Is “Gl” a common word?
“Gl” is an uncommon word in modern English.