JGL

What Does JGL Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

JGL means "Joseph Gordon-Levitt" or "Just Get Lost."

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

JGL (as Joseph Gordon-Levitt is often called) is an American actor, singer and film dierctor. As a child star, he appeared in the films "A River Runs Through It" and "10 Things I Hate About You." He also played Tommy Solomon in the TV series "3rd Rock from the Sun."

Just Get Lost

JGL (Just Get Lost) is used to end a conversation quickly and aggressively. However, it can also be used to end a round of friendly banter.

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When I write JGL, I mean this:

JGL can mean "Joseph Gordon-Levitt" (US actor) or "Just Get Lost."

Summary of Key Points

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

JGL
Definition:	Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Actor)
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of JGL in Sentences

Here are examples of JGL in sentences:

• Have you seen "Dark Knight Rises" with JGL?
(Here, JGL means "Joseph Gordon-Levitt.")

• Charlie: You've lost weight. Your belt size has gone from equator to Tropic of Capricorn.
• Jordan: JGL
(Here, JGL means "Just get lost.")

An Academic Look at JGL

JGL is an initialism abbreviation. This means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Jay Gee Ell). (NB: Initialisms contrast with acronyms, which are spoken like words.)

When JGL means "Joseph Gordon-Levitt," it is a noun. When it means "Just Get Lost," it is an imperative sentence, i.e., an order.

Second Definition for JGL

This meaning was also noted:

JGL
Definition:	Just Get Lost
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Example of JGL Used in a Text

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