G2G

What Does G2G Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

G2G means "Got To Go."

More Observations...

The use of the abbreviation G2G lets the recipient know you must leave immediately. It implies a sense of urgency, suggesting you are already late. GTG can also mean "Good To Go," which is used to confirm that something or someone is finished, is ready to start or is ready to leave.

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When I write G2G, I mean this:

G2G means you have to leave immediately.

Summary of Key Points

"Got to Go" is, by far, the most common meaning for G2G when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

G2G
Definition:	Got to Go
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of G2G in Sentences

Here are examples of G2G in conversations:

• Ray: Are you going to help me wash up?
• Manuel: G2G. I'm late for the gym.

• Pete: There's just one more thing I need to show you.
• Bret: I've been here hours already. I've G2G.

An Academic Look at G2G

G2G is classified by our team as an "internet slang term" as opposed to an initialism abbreviation or an acronym. Initially, "slang terms" were introduced for brevity, but, particularly with the advent of predictive texting and on-screen keyboards, they are now mostly employed for fun. "Slang terms" differ from icons because they are not pictorial representations.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "Must fly" or "I'm in a hurry" instead of using G2G.

Using Numbers in Texts

This video shows the different ways that numbers are used in "text speak":

Example of G2G Used in a Text

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