BG

What Does BG Mean in a Text?

Gaming Slang for Newbies

If you're new to gaming, then there is more to learn than just a game's moves and strategy. Gamers should also be familiar with gaming slang, which has around 200 terms in common usage, many of which are difficult for new players to guess. But, you should persevere. Understanding gaming jargon improves collaboration by helping gamers to convey complex strategies, emotions, and actions quickly. Here is the term you care about:

BG means "Bad Game (Gaming Term)" and "Body Guard."

Bad Game

In a gaming context, BG means "Bad Game." BG is often used at the end of a game when a player thinks the game was no fun (e.g., because it was too one-sided). The use of BG is particularly common on Discord, a communications app for gamers.

Bodyguard

BG is also used as an abbreviation of the word "Bodyguard."

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When I write BG, I mean this:

"Bad Game"

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

BG
Definition:	Bad Game
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

"Body Guard" is another common definition for BG on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

BG
Definition:	Body Guard
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of BG in Sentences

Here are examples of BG in conversation:

• Kevin: Wow! That was easier than I expected.
• Lee: BG. I'll get you back.

(Here, BG means "Bad Game.")

Example of BG Used in a Text

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