GG
what it means
One of the oldest pieces of gaming etiquette still in use. "GG" is genuine sportsmanship; "gg ez" is the opposite and gets people muted.
Good Game — said at the end of a match, sincerely or sarcastically.
the origin story
Real-time strategy and early online multiplayer communities in the late 1990s.
It survived every generational shift in gaming, from RTS to shooters to battle royales. "GG go next" became the standard way to move past a loss quickly, and "GG" alone has leaked into general speech to mark the end of anything.
in the wild
Close one.
GG. Rematch?
Submitted the dissertation.
GG. It's over.
how to use it
- Ending a match politely
- Marking the end of any effort
- Casual conversation
- As "gg ez", which is a punishable taunt in many games
- Professionally
- Sarcastically with strangers
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