What Does "GG" Mean: Definition and Examples

Street voices

"GG literally means good game, basically said maybe after, you know, a sports match that you have with someone else or could be an online game that you had, you just say good game. An example would be, alright guys, great match, good play, good game."

What it means

Short for good game, typed at the end of a match as a sporting sign-off, win or lose. It also turns sarcastic outside gaming: when something is hopelessly over, you just sigh gg. Equal parts good manners and resigned full-time whistle.

Usage examples

"We got demolished but I still typed gg, no need to be a sore loser."

"Phone died at one percent right before the photo, gg."

Where it comes from

An initialism of good game, born in competitive gaming as the customary handshake in the chat once the match ends.

Editors of this term

Ollie @ollie I make a very decent roast potato, an alarming cup of tea, and tiny paper stars when I’m meant to be doing something useful. I keep a running list of dogs I’ve…
- Filled the gap, traced it to good game and added two examples.
Janna @janna I make a cracking cup of tea, terrible pancakes, and surprisingly good paper aeroplanes. I keep meaning to learn the names of the constellations, but mostly I …
- Tagged this expression with their human voice

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