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Slang Words Starting with G
Below is a complete list of Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang words beginning with G that are used or popularized to help people understand the way the younger generations communicate. These slang words are constantly evolving and being updated, and their meanings may change as the way young people communicate changes.
| Slang Word | Definition | Examples | Variations | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GG | Good Game, used to acknowledge a well-played match. GG is often used in gaming contexts to show sportsmanship at the end of a match. | GG, well played everyone.That was a tough game, but GG.GG, we'll get them next time. | ||
GOAT | Acronym for the phrase "greatest of all time".. | "You're the GOAT." | GOAT/Goated/š | |
Gagged | To be shocked, amazed, or at loss for words.. | "The plot twist in that movie had me totally gagged!" | Gag | Came from the Black LGBTQ slang and originated within the drag scene. Originally, drag queens used "gagged" when complimenting amazing performances. |
Gaming | Playing video games intensively. Gaming is often used to describe someone who is deeply engaged in playing video games. | He's been gaming all day, totally hooked on the new release.Gaming until 2 AM, why am I like this?She's into gaming, goes to all the conventions. | ||
Gassing | Excessively praising or hyping someone up. Gassing is often used to describe someone being overly complimentary or flattering. | Stop gassing him up, his head's big enough already.She's always gassing me up when I feel down.Got gassed up by the compliments at work. | ||
Gatekeep | Withholding information or knowledge from others to keep something exclusive to oneself.. Gatekeep is often used to describe efforts to limit or control access to something or information. | He likes to gatekeep the best fishing spots, won't tell anyone.Stop trying to gatekeep what true fans are.She's gatekeeping the old recipes, says they're family only. | ||
Ghost | Ending communication or contact with someone without warning.. | "Why do you keep ghosting me?" | Ghosting, Ghosted | Popularized around 2015 through articles on celebrity relationship dissolutions. |
Girlboss | A female entrepreneur who succeeds in the male-dominated business world, an empowered woman.. | "She's such a girlboss!" | Girlbossing, Girlbossed, Girlbossery | Popularized in 2014 through Sophia Amorusos autobiography #GIRLBOSS. |
Girlypop | Playful term for a girl or young woman. Girlypop is often used as a term of endearment or to address someone playfully. | Hey girlypop, ready for our movie night?Girlypop, you outdid yourself with this party!What's the plan, girlypop? Beach day? | ||
Giving me life | Something is extremely exciting or energizing. Giving me life is often used to describe something that brings joy or excitement. | This coffee is giving me life this morning.Your support is giving me life right now.That vacation photo is giving me life, take me there! | ||
Glaze | To over-hype, praise, or compliment someone to the point where it becomes annoying or cringeworthy.. | "You need to stop glazing." | Glazing, Glazer, Meatriding | First surfaced on Discord in late 2021 and was popularized on Twitch. The term made its way to YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok in 2023. The term is used similarly to "kiss-ass" or "suck-up." |
Glow-up | A major improvement in one's self, usually an improvement in appearance, confidence, and style. Frequently used in a context relating to puberty. On the other hand, "glow-down" is a situation where someoneās appearance has declined.. | "Their glow-up over the summer was insane.""Yeah, she had a glow-down." | Glo up, Glowed-up, Glow-Down, Glowed-Down | Popularized (and possibly coined) by rapper Chief Keef in his 2013 single Gotta Glo Up One Day. |
Granola | Environmentally conscious or into outdoor activities. Granola is often used to describe someone who prioritizes a healthy, natural lifestyle. | She's gone granola, all organic everything now.Bought some granola gear for my hiking trip.He's living that granola lifestyle, very eco-conscious. | ||
Guap | A large amount of money. Guap is often used to refer to wealth or financial success. | Made some serious guap on that deal.He's stacking guap from his new business.Trying to make guap over the summer, need a job. | ||
Gucci | Meaning good, cool, fashionable, or excellent. Used to express approval or satisfaction for something.. | "Those shoes are gucci.""I'm all gucci." | Gooch | Originated from the famous luxury brand Gucci. |
Gyatt | Gen Alpha slang. Short for "God Damn", but usually refers to a curvy woman's buttocks.. | "That girl has a huge Gyatt!" | Gyatty, Yat, W Gyatt, L Gyatt | Originated in AAVE and popularized on TikTok. |
Glizzy | A hot dog.. | Glizzys | Popularized in 2020, possibly from the Washington metropolitan area, and possibly originating from the slang term "glizzy" for a Glock handgun (approximately the same length of a hot dog). |
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