G9

What Does G9 Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

G9 means "Goodnight" as in "Goodnight sleep tight" and not "It was a good night."

More Detail...

When "G" and "nine" are said quickly together, it sounds a little like "goodnight." For unclear reasons, G9 is also used to mean "genius" or "beautiful ex-girlfriend."

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When I write G9, I mean this:

G9 means goodnight.

Summary of Key Points

"Good Night" is, by far, the most common meaning for G9 when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

G9
Definition:	Good Night
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of G9 in Sentences

Here are examples of G9 in conversations:

• Peter: I'm going to bed now. Speak tomorrow. G9.
• Janet: Okay, talk some more then.

• Steve: Do you fancy coming to the party later?
• Jason: I'm having an early night. G9.

An Academic Look at G9

G9 is defined as an "internet slang term" by our team because some of its characters are used as substitutes for letters. Most "slang terms" were introduced to reduce the number of key strokes required to write the word, but since the arrival of predictive texting and keyboards on mobile devices, this efficiency is no longer required. Nevertheless, "slang terms" are still regularly used to make messages more entertaining or to express individuality. "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 would have just said "goodnight" instead of G9.

Using Numbers in Texts

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

Example of G9 Used in a Text

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