GTG

Cleared for action

GTG is internet shorthand for "got to go," signaling departure from a conversation: GTG, talk later.

Common in texting and chat.

Sometimes expanded to GTGB ("got to go, bye") or G2G, an alternate spelling using the number for "to."

texting

acronym

Word made from initials

  • shorthandAbbreviated writing system
  • slangInformal in-group vocabulary
  • SMSMobile text protocol

chat · DM · message · internet · lingo · abbreviation · initialism · digital · mobile · keyboard

readiness

prepared

Made ready beforehand

  • readySuitable for use now
  • setArrange in position
  • equippedSupplied with necessary items

organized · primed · packed · sorted · provisioned · outfitted · cleared · greenlit · standby · mobilized

farewell

goodbye

Departing salutation

later · peace · bounce · dip · jet · split · out · exit

approval

okay

Adequate or permitted

greenlight · acknowledged · cleared · sanctioned · endorsed · accepted · consented · permitted · authorized · validated

Categories
Opposites
availability/presence

GTGBRB

Texted temporary departure

staying · I'm here · available · sticking around · present

urgency/timing

GTGno rush

No urgency here

take your time · no hurry · whenever · chillin · relaxed

readiness status

GTGnot ready

Lacking sufficient preparation

delayed · pending · on hold · needs work · held up

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G