OMG is among the oldest internet acronyms still in heavy daily use. It conveys surprise, delight, shock or excitement — the specific flavour comes from context.
Variants stretch up and down for emphasis: “omggg”, “OMGGGG”, “omg😭”. Combined with other markers (“omg stop”, “omg no way”, “omg yes”) it can mean dozens of different things.
Used by every age group, across every platform.
Examples
How OMG reads in the wild.
- “omg the new menu just dropped and it’s perfect”
- “omg i forgot we had tickets tonight”
Where you’ll see it
Common questions
What does OMG mean?
OMG stands for "Oh My God". Short for “oh my god” — the most-used exclamation on the internet.
How is OMG used?
OMG is among the oldest internet acronyms still in heavy daily use. It conveys surprise, delight, shock or excitement — the specific flavour comes from context. Variants stretch up and down for emphasis: “omggg”, “OMGGGG”, “omg😭”. Combined with other markers (“omg stop”, “omg no way”, “omg yes”) it can mean dozens of different things. Used by every age group, across every platform.
Where will I see OMG?
OMG is commonly used on Everywhere.