UGG

What Does UGG Mean in a Text?

UGG usually means "Ugly," but it can also be used as an expression of frustration (like "Oh no") or recognition of an error (similar to D'oh!). UGG can also be an abbreviation meaning "You Go Girl" (i.e., another version of YGG.

Although far rarer, UGG might also be used to refer to "Underground Groovement," a generic term for underground music spanning hip-hop, funk, electronic and experimental sounds (although this is usually referred to as TUGG, meaning "The Underground Groovement").

UGG (or UGGS) is also a brand of popular Australian flat sheepskin boots, widely worn by women.

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When I write UGG, I mean this:

meaning of UGG

UGG most commonly means ugly.

Summary of Key Points

"Ugly" is the most common definition for UGG on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
UGG
Definition:Ugly
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of UGG in Sentences

Here are examples of UGG being used in conversations:
  • Susan: I saw my old boyfriend yesterday. He's gone really UGG.
  • John: No, he was always ugly!
  • Paul: I just want to scream UGG.
  • Kay: What's up?
  • Paul: I've just driven for three hours to find a party that's not happening until tomorrow.
  • Kay: You mean D'Oh!
  • Paul: Whatever.

An Academic Look at UGG

When UGG means "Ugly," it is classified as a contraction. However, when it means "D'Oh!", it is an interjection. When it means "You go girl," it is classified as an initialism abbreviation (even though the U is not the first letter of "You").

Second Definition for UGG

This meaning was also noted:
UGG
Definition:You Go Girl
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults

Third Definition for UGG

This meaning was also noted:
UGG
Definition:Oh no! or D'oh!
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user
Adults and Teenagers

Example of UGG Used in a Text

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See Also

BEAST (ugly or well-built person) BEASTLY (ugly or muscly) BUTTERS (ugly) BOILER (ugly woman) BUTTERS (ugly) BUTTERZ (ugly) MUCK (ugly) UDS (ugly duckling syndrome) UGGO (ugly person) Using the music symbols

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