SMG

What Does SMG 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:

SMG means "Sub-Machine Gun" and "Social Media Ghost."

Sub-Machine Gun

The abbreviation SMG is used in military and gaming circles with the meaning "Sub-Machine Gun." In this context, an SMG is a magazine-fed, automatic weapon. In the military, SMGs have largely been replaced by assault rifles, though some are still used by special forces and police SWAT teams. In video gaming, SMGs can usually be found in many FPS (First Person Shooter) and 3PS (Third Person Shooter) games.

Social Media Ghost

SMG also stands for "Social Media Ghost." In this context, an SMG is a person who either does not have any social media accounts or who has accounts, but does not post or otherwise participate.

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When I write SMG, I mean this:

SMG also means "Social Media Ghost."

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

SMG
Definition:	Sub-Machine Gun
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for SMG

"Social Media Ghost" is another common definition for SMG.

SMG
Definition:	Social Media Ghost
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of SMG in Sentences

Here are examples of SMG in conversations:

Gamer 1: What's the best weapon for this level?
Gamer 2: I'd go with the SMG, every time.

Leslie: Are you friends with her on Facebook?
Helen: I am, but she's an SMG. I've never seen her post anything.

An Academic Look at SMG

Whether used with the meaning "Sub-Machine Gun" or "Social Media Ghost," SMG is classified as an initialism abbreviation, as it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., "Ess Emm Gee"). Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.