adj
OG
oh-JEE
adj
1
Original, authentic, or old-school; the real or first version of something.
"These are the OG sneakers from the 1980s, not a re-release."
"He's an OG member of the group — been there since day one."
How to Use OG
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for the original or most authentic version of something (or someone).
When to use it
Informal slang, originally short for "original gangster", now used broadly to mean "the real deal" or "a founding member".
Common pairings
OG member
the OG version
an OG fan
Word Forms
more OG comparative, most OG superlative
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These are the _____ sneakers from the 1980s, not a re-release.