IGN
What Does IGN Mean in a Text?
IGN means "In-Game Name," "Entertainment Website."In-Game Name
IGN is widely used in gaming (usually in MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) games), with the meaning "In Game Name." In this context, it refers to the nickname a player gives to their character.Entertainment Website
IGN is also the title of the website: ign.com, which is focused on games, music, films and other media. IGN is published in many countries throughout the world. However, it is unpopular with many experienced gamers, who claim the reviews are commercially biased.Image for IGN
When I write IGN, I mean this:
"In Game Name"
Summary of Key Points
"In Game Name" is the most common definition for IGN in gaming related communications on apps such as Discord, TeamSpeak and Telegram, as well as on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.| IGN | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | In Game Name |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  5: Extremely difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
| IGN | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Entertainment Website |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: | 5: Extremely difficult to guess |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of IGN in Sentences
Here are examples of IGN being used in conversations:- Ian: What's yourIGN?
- Barbara: McDreamyGamer69. What's yours? (Here IGN is being used with the meaning "In Game Name.")
- Ollie: Did you see the review of Scorched Earth 2 on IGN?
- Rachel: I bet they said it was crap. IGN doesn't like indie games. (Here IGN is being used to refer to the "Entertainment Website.")
Example of IGN Used in a Text
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