GR9

What Does GR9 Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

GR9 means "superb," i.e., one better than GR8 (great).

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Other terms that include this escalation from 8 to 9 include:

• H9 (To really hate, i.e., a stronger sentiment than H8)
• M9 (Best mate, i.e., better than M8)

The use of numbers to represent letters is common in chatroom language (sometimes called LEET) and texting. Once these terms become established, their meanings can be strengthened or weakened by increasing or decreasing the number. The most common example is with the heart icon <3 (love) . For example:

• <4 (To really love, i.e., more than <3)
• <2 (Not love yet, i.e., less than <3)

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When I write GR9, I mean this:

GR8 is great. GR9 is excellent.

Summary of Key Points

"Even Better Than GR8" is, by far, the most common meaning for GR9 when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

GR9
Definition:	Even Better Than GR8
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of GR9 in Sentences

Here are examples of GR9 in conversations:

• Tony: I've just thrown my bottle and it landed in the bin. What a GR9 moment!
• Jordan: You're a legend!

• Tony: I'm not feeling so great after last night's party.
• Jordan: Really? I'm feeling GR9! No hangover.

An Academic Look at GR9

GR9 is used like an adjective. As it includes both a letter and number, GR9 is not an acronym or an abbreviation but an "internet slang term." Originally, "internet slang terms" were introduced for brevity, but, particularly with the advent of predictive texts, they are now mostly employed for fun.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we would have just said "superb," "terrific," or "outstanding" instead of GR9.

Example of GR9 Used in a Text

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