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What Does GG Mean?

The abbreviation GG is used with a number of meanings, including "Good Game," "Game and Giving," "Genetic Girl," and "Horse." Here is more information about each of these definitions of GG, with examples of use.

Good Game

GG is often used with the meaning "Good Game." In gaming, it is typically used at the end of a contest to congratulate the other player for an enjoyable game. However, it can and is often used sarcastically or patronizingly. For example:

Fortnite Master: GG.
Fortnite Newbie: You thrashed me!
Fortnite Master: Yes. GG.

GG is also used to mean "Good Game" outside the gaming arena. It is typically used as an expression of approval of something that someone has just said or done. However, in this context GG is also often used sarcastically. For example:

Sam: I just crashed my dad's car and he doesn't even know I took the keys.
Ali: GG. Let me know how you explain that one away.

Check out our glossary of gaming terms.

Game and Giving

In a sexual context or on dating sites, GG means "Game and Giving." However, "Game and Giving" is more commonly seen in the form GGG, meaning "Good, Giving, and Game" (i.e., a high quality, willing, and selfless sexual partner). For example:

Lee: Are you good in bed?
Terry: That's not for me to say. Let's just say I'm GG.

Check out our page on digital dating abbreviations, acronyms and slang terms.

Genetic Girl

In the LGBT community, GG is used with the meaning "Genetic Girl" to refer to a cisgender woman (as opposed to a trans gender woman or one who cross dresses.

Horse

GG can also be used to refer to a horse. Pronounced "gee-gee," it is a term used by adults when speaking to young children.

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GG also means "Genetic Girl" and "Horse."

Summary of Key Points for First Definition

"Good Game" is the most common definition for GG in gaming-related chat on apps such as as Discord, as well as on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

GG
Definition:	Good Game
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Second Definition

"Game and Giving" is another definition for GG, especially on adult dating sites.

GG
Definition:	Game and Giving
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Third Definition

In the LGBT community, GG is often used with the meaning "Genetic Girl."

GG
Definition:	Genetic Girl
Type:	Abbreviation/td>
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Fourth Definition

GG is also used to mean "Horse."

GG
Definition:	Horse
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults, Teenagers, and Under 13s

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An Academic Look at GG

As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Gee Gee"), GG is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words (e.g., NATO, UNICEF).

Example of GG Used in a Text

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