slangCommon Term
GG
G-G (good game)
Definition
Short for 'Good Game' — a standard piece of gaming etiquette used at the end of a match or round to acknowledge the game was fun or well-played. Often extended to 'GGWP' (Good Game, Well Played) as a fuller compliment. GG can also be used sarcastically — saying 'gg' when something goes badly wrong is a form of dark humour ('well, that's the game I guess'). It's one of the most universal terms in online gaming and crosses into everyday speech for many children.
Example Usage
“GG! That was a close match!”
Note for Parents
GG is completely benign — it's digital sportsmanship. If your child says 'gg' after a real-life disappointment, they're just applying gaming language to life, which is very common.