Drop ISTG like a slang pro on TikTok, Snapchat, and more
You can tell someoneβs agitated when you see an all-caps βISTG!!!β in your text messages, but what exactly does that mean again? If youβre trying to get all of your texting slang straight, youβre in the right place. In this article, weβll show you all of the meanings and uses of ISTG, plus how to reply to it and spice up your messages with similar slang expressions. Letβs take a look!
Things You Should Know
- ISTG means βI swear to Godβ in text messages and on social media platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, and more.
- Use ISTG to show youβre not joking about something, or to express annoyance or frustration with something (or someone).
- Try substituting similar slang terms like OMG (βOh my Godβ), ONG (βon Godβ), or FR (βfor realβ) for ISTG.
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Tips
- Remember that texting slang and acronyms are informal and semi-lighthearted. To express something truly serious, type out the full words or consider making a phone call instead.Thanks
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Warnings
- Avoid using ISTG in professional conversations, when you want to maintain a respectful tone, or when youβre messaging someone you know to be very religious.Thanks
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References
- β https://7esl.com/istg/
- β https://abbreviations.yourdictionary.com/what-does-istg-mean-abbreviation-explained
- β https://meaningdb.com/en/istg-text
- β https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/17939065/what-does-istg-mean-tiktok/
- β https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/omg
- β https://www.radiox.co.uk/news/ong-tiktok-meaning-explained/
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