NGL

Liquefied petroleum components

NGL is internet slang for "not gonna lie," used to preface a confession, admission, or honest opinion: NGL, that movie was terrible.

It signals candor, often before saying something slightly embarrassing or contrary to expectations.

The phrase softens blunt statements by framing them as honest rather than harsh.

honesty

confession

Admission of wrongdoing

admissionEntry or confession
truthAccordance with reality
candidHonest and direct

real talk · blunt · forthright · unfiltered · raw · genuine · sincere · straight up · no filter · keeping it real

texting

abbreviation

Shortened word form

slangInformal in-group vocabulary
acronymWord made from initials
shorthandAbbreviated writing system

chat · DM · message · internet speak · Gen Z · TikTok · Twitter · casual · informal · reply

anonymous

app

Mobile device software

InstagramPhoto-sharing social platform
storyAccount of events
secretConcealed information

anonymous · Q&A · ask me anything · followers · viral · cyberbullying · identity · hidden · mystery · strangers

Categories

NetspeakLOL, OMG, BRB, IDK, LMAO
textspeakLOL, OMG, BRB, omg, IDK
gas processinggas plant, fractionation, processing plant, LPG, LNG
fuel gasespropane, butane, methane, ethane, coal gas
Q&A SitesQuora, Yahoo Answers, Ask.com, best answer, upvotes

Opposites

honesty/disclosure stance

NGLjust kidding

Retraction of a jest

JK · cap · no cap · full of it · fibbing

directness/hedging

Refusal to speak

whatever · it's complicated · beating around the bush · holding back

hydrocarbon source/type

Unrefined fossil fuel

petroleum · bitumen · oil sands · shale oil · condensate

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG