N2G

What Does N2G Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

N2G means "Need To Go."

More Observations...

The "internet slang term" N2G is used with the meaning "[I] Need To Go" as a way of saying you must leave. The use of N2G may be considered an abrupt way of closing a conversation. It usually implies you are already late. "Need To Go" can also be abbreviated as NTG.

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When I write N2G, I mean this:

"N2G: Must dash!"

Summary of Key Points

"Need To Go" is, by far, the most common meaning for N2G when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)

N2G
Definition:	Need To Go
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Examples of N2G in Sentences

Here are examples of N2G in conversations:

• Maria: Can you help me?
• Alison: Sorry! N2G. I'm late already!

• Sophie: The new Bond movie is amazing!
• Jess: I N2G to the cinema while it's still showing.

An Academic Look at N2G

N2G is classified as an "internet slang term" by our team (as opposed to an initialism abbreviation or an acronym) 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 might have just said "Need To Go" or something like "Must dash" instead of using N2G.

Using Numbers in Texts

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

Example of N2G Used in a Text

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