What Does TGI Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
TGI means "Thank God It's [...]!" or "Thank Goodness It's [...]!".Thank God It's [...]!
The abbreviation TGI is used with the meaning "Thank God It's [...]!" as an exclamation of relief or delight. TGI probably originated in 1965, when the first T.G.I. Friday restaurant opened in New York. Since then TGI has been widely used, both in speech and in text-based conversation. For example:- TGI the weekend!
- TGI payday!
- TGI Christmas!
Thank Goodness It's [...]!
Since 2010, some television commercials for T.G.I Friday restaurants have made use of the alternative phrase, "Thank Goodness It's Friday." This definition of TGI is preferred by those who would rather not use the word "God" as an exclamation. Other abbreviations used to express relief or delight include:Image for TGI
When I write TGI, I mean this:

TGI also means "Thank Goodness It's [...]!".
Summary of Key Points
We have summarized the key points in the table below:TGI | |
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Definition: | Thank God It's [...]! |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Second Definition for TGI
TGI also means "Thank Goodness It's [...]!":TGI | |
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Definition: | Thank Goodness It's [...]! |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | ![]() 2: Quite easy to guess |
Typical Users: | ![]() Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of TGI in Sentences
Here are examples of TGI in conversations:- Pete: What does a dog that can do tricks say? I'm a Labracadabrador!
- Abel: TGI just you and me here!
- Charlene: The tableware is actually made of compostable cellulose.
- Vernon: TGI not plastic!
An Academic Look at TGI
As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e.,"Tee Gee Eye"), TGI is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?
The use of TGI to mean "Thank God It's [...]!" or "Thank Goodness It's [...]!" predates the digital era.Example of TGI Used in a Text
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