The internet is filled with slang and short forms of every kind to the point it may be difficult to catch up and know the meaning of all of them. One such short form that often appears on social media and chat messages is ‘IG’. While the full form of it may be easy to guess, it carries several meanings behind it with regard to a particular context.
If you have also come across IG text in chats and are wondering what exactly does it mean? Here’s everything you need to know about IG’s full form, its meaning, use cases, and more.
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What does IG mean in texting?
The term ‘IG’ is commonly used on social media and text messaging which has different meanings and full forms depending on the context of the conversation. Some of the ways in which IG is used are given below.
Abbreviation for ‘I guess’
If you have come across ‘IG’ at the beginning or end of a sentence in a text message, it generally means ‘I guess’ and thus the short form – IG. This conveys that the person is confused or not sure of something related to an ongoing conversation. It is mostly used in informal communications such as when chatting with friends or family.
Examples of ‘IG’ in context to ‘I guess’:
- “IG I’ll leave the office early on Friday.”
- “We can have a get-together this weekend, IG.”
Short form of Instagram
Alternatively, IG also means Instagram when having chat conversations online. It is a way to refer to the social media platform in general and also to carry out discussions related to Instagram’s features, content, or something interesting that happened over there.
Examples of ‘IG’ in context to ‘Instagram’:
- “Hey, did check out you my new post on IG?”
- “You know what? The notes feature on IG is a really cool way to share thoughts with your followers”
What does IG mean on Snapchat?
Snapchat is a social app that allows users to exchange photos and videos. While it does that, users can also have chat and group conversations on the app. Speaking of which, when you see the term ‘IG’ on Snapchat messages, it simply refers to “Instagram” or “I guess” in short.
The usage of ‘IG’ changes depending on the discussion. For instance, it may imply “Instagram” when the discussions in the chat are related to the said platform and in some cases, it may imply “I guess” when the person is confused or if they partially agree with something in the form of a ‘yes’.
Examples of ‘IG’ in context to ‘Snapchat’:
- “IG I won’t be able to come to the party tonight”
- “Make sure to like and share my latest reel on IG”
How to use IG on social media
Here are some ways to use IG on social media:
While chatting with someone
During chat conversations, you can use IG if you’re not sure about something that’s coming up in the future. For instance, if you want to convey about reaching somewhere but cannot outright confirm the exact time, the chat message could be “Will reach there by half an hour IG“.When conveying about Instagram
When the topic of discussion is related to the photo and short video sharing platform, Instagram, people may generally refer it to as IG. For instance, when pointing out the amount of likes one received on their post, the message could go like “Did you see the high number of likes (person’s name) got on IG!“
Alternative meanings of IG
While we have covered the common abbreviations of IG and their meanings, there are other certain ways some use the ‘IG’ term:
Short form of ‘In-game’
Among gamers, the ‘IG’ text is usually referred to as ‘in-game’ which means anything that happens inside of a video game. To get a better gist of it, here some examples:
- When inviting a friend to come online in a game – “I’m already IG, are you up for a quick COD match?“
- When expressing your excitement towards new game features – “They have added tons of new features and character skins IG over the past few months.“
Abbreviation of ‘ignore
Another meaning of IG as an abbreviation in text messaging is “ignore”. The usage of IG in this context is very niche as most people relate the term with “I guess” or “Instagram”. However, if you do plan to use it, it can be done in the following ways:
- If you send a message by mistake in the chat, the subsequent message could be – “Pls IG the previous message, sent by mistake.“
- Another way to use IG in chat – “IG what I said to you in the afternoon during lunch break.”
FAQs
Can IG text be used on social media captions or comments?
Yes, the IG text can be used even on social media captions and comments as long it is relevant to the main topic or point of discussion.
Can IG be used in formal communication?
Abbreviations, syntaxes, or short forms should generally be avoided in formal communication as those who aren’t aware of its meaning, may have a hard time understanding the conversation. However, it also depends on the organisation and work culture on whether they allow slightly informal tones while communicating.
