gg
/ɡɡ/from spelling rules
gg is the Spanish abbreviation for the English phrase 'good game'.
The term gg is used by players to demonstrate sportsmanship at the end of a match.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase ¡Gran partido! is used to mean 'Great game!'
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡɡ/
Did you know?
- Beyond gaming, Spanish youth sometimes use gg in text messages to signal that a situation is over or that someone has failed miserably.
- In some competitive Spanish gaming circles, saying gg before a match has actually ended is seen as a 'toxic' move meant to insult the opponent's chance of winning.
- In some Spanish-speaking gaming communities, typing gg can be perceived as sarcastic or 'toxic' if used immediately after a very one-sided victory.
Examples in context
- Fue una partida intensa, gg.It was an intense match, gg.
- gg, nos vemos en la próxima.Gg, see you next time.
- Buenísima la jugada final, gg.The final play was great, gg.
Example conversation
Two friends just finished an online match.
- Javiergg, Sofía, ganaste esta vez.Gg, Sofia, you won this time.
- Sofía¡Gracias! gg, Javier.Thanks! gg, Javier.
- JavierFue una partida increíble.It was an incredible game.
- SofíaSí, jugamos muy bien.Yes, we played very well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
