GGWP
What Does GGWP Mean in a Text?
GGWP means "Good Game, Well Played." It is used to congratulate someone after any sort of game (e.g., a sports match, a board game or, especially, an online game), as well as more generally for having made a shrewd move in life. In gaming, it is typically used at the end of an online match to congratulate other players for their efforts. For example:
- Sam: I nearly had you there!
- Ali: Yes, GGWP.
- Lee: GGWP!
- Robin: Nah, you thrashed me. You must spend hours playing this thing.
- Chris: I've arranged for Jo to cover for me on Saturday. Now I've got the whole weekend off.
- Ali: GGWP!
GGWP is often seen in the form #GGWP, i.e., with a hashtag. It is also commonly seen in the abbreviated versions #GG and #WP. It contrasts with GLHF (Good Luck, Have Fun), which is often used by gamers at the start of an online game.
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When I write GGWP, I mean this:
GGWP is used to congratulate other players at the end of a game or match.
Summary of Key Points
"Good Game, Well Played" is the most common definition for GGWP on gaming apps, such as Discord and Telegram, as well as on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.GGWP | |
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Definition: | Good Game, Well Played |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at GGWP
As it is pronounced using its individual letters, GGWP is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words. GGWP is used like two declarative sentences (i.e., two statements) with the meanings "That was a good game" and "Well played." It is not normally used as a part of speech in a wider sentence.
Example of GGWP Used in a Text
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See Also
Search All Abbreviations Beginning With The Letter G CONGRATS (congratulations) GRATZ (congratulations) GZ (congratulations) GG (good game) GGA (good game all) GGBB (good game bye bye) GGNORE (good game no rematch) GGS (good games) GWAS (game was a success)Quiz
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