G2S

What Does G2S Mean in a Text?

G2S means "Go to Sleep." The abbreviation G2S is typically used as a statement to let someone know it's time to finish a conversation and "Go To Sleep." G2S is most often used when the sender is bored with the conversation and wishes to bring it to an end as quickly as possible.

"Go To Sleep" is the title of a track by American rapper and hip-hop artist, Eminem, from the album "Cradle 2 The Grave" (2003).

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When I write G2S, I mean this:

G2S usually means that the sender really wants to end a conversation.

Summary of Key Points

"Go to Sleep" is the most common definition for G2S on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

G2S
Definition:	Go to Sleep
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of G2S in Sentences

Here are examples of G2S being used in conversations:

• Amelia: Can I come over?
• Chris: No, it's late.
• Amelia: I miss you.
• Chris: I'll see you tomorrow. Now G2S.

• Nick: Can I just run my report past you? It'll only take an hour.
• Tim: G2S. I'll look at it tomorrow.

An Academic Look at G2S

G2S is typically used as an imperative (i.e., an order). It is also classified as an "internet slang term" by our team, as opposed to an initialism abbreviation or an acronym.

"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.

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Example of G2S Used in a Text

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