What does 'WSG' mean on Snapchat?
Written by: Hrishikesh Pardeshi, Founder at Flexiple, buildd & Remote Tools.
Last updated: Sep 03, 2024
Have you seen the new slang term 'WSG' on Snapchat, Instagram, or other social media platforms used by your friend? Now, you are wondering what WSG means and how to respond.
Using slang terms is trendy and quite popular among Millenials and Gen-Z generation, that's why new terms are regularly popping up. Social media sites are full of abbreviations, including Instagram, Snapchat, Tiktok, and others. But if you have never come across or heard about it, it might be challenging to discern its long form.
In this article, we will explain what 'WSG' means, how to respond to it, and where to use it.
TLDR
'WSG' is a new slang term that is used on various social media sites as a conversation starter. The term meaning is "what's good?" which means you are interested or asking how they are doing.
You can use this term in various ways, like; asking about anyone's day or them. For healthy flirting with your crush like; "WSG Dear."
And if you are the one who is receiving these terms and wants to reply, you can respond to them by telling them about your day. If the context is used in a flirting way, you can either lean into it or ignore it.
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What does 'WSG' mean on Snapchat?
According to the urban dictionary, the 'WSG' definition stands for "What's good?" and is similar to "What's up?"
'WSG' is a conversation starter, a common American greeting used between two people to inquire about each other.
For instance, if your friend uses the 'WSG' abbreviation on Snapchat or Instagram, they want to know how you are doing.
What does 'WSG' stand for while texting?
If a friend of yours is texting or messaging you 'WSG,' that means they are checking into you about how you are doing or what you are up to.
Unlike; Hey, what are you doing? or How about you?
They may send you the terms wsg, Wsg, or WSG, which have the same meaning and ask about you.
How do you use 'WSG'?
You can use 'WSG' just like you would in a face-to-face conversation or over the phone, except that you will fully utter the words while still transmitting the meaning to the other party.
Use 'WSG' to ask someone how they are doing
This is the most common way of using 'WSG'. You can send the 'WSG' abbreviation to your friend or family by adding the question mark in the last.
'WSG' with a question mark shows that you are asking about them and want to know how they are doing.
"Nothing really." I've just returned from school and going to make some food.
In this context, 'WSG' is similar in meaning and use to phrases such as "How are you doing?" (HAYD), "How are you?" (HRU), and "What's Up?" (WSP).
Use 'WSG' in a flirty way
You can also use the 'WSG' for healthy flirting with your crush. It's a good way to ask about them and to take their temperature. For example;
'WSG' Cutie, How was your day?
Are you going to Lonnie's today?
Try using 'WSG' in a showoff way
'WSG' can be used in an arrogant or showoff way. 'WSG' is being used rhetorically in this instance. It can be not easy to either speak up or shut up. You may on sometimes, use it humorously as a threat. For instance:
“WSG? Do you want to lose tonight in Smash Bros?"
"I overheard you disparaging my jump shot. 'WSG' 😂?? After school, are you attempting to play?
"Were you genuinely spreading rumors about me once more? 'WSG?' I believed we had moved past this.
How to respond to 'WSG?'
Tell them about your day
When someone sends you the term 'WSG' with a question mark, it means they want to know about you; how are you doing?
As we commonly respond to the question how are you doing, you can reply with the same answer. Like, I'm doing good and tell them how your day was or what you are doing.
"Nothing is going well."
"My day was very hectic today."
If someone is flirty, either lean into it or avoid them
If someone is being flirty with you, using the acronym, you can lean into it. You can enjoy and extend the conversation using any wink or naughty emoji.
And if you are not interested in the person, you can avoid making any excuses and shut them off.
Some alternative meaning of 'WSG'?
Except for conversation starter or what's good, the abbreviation has other meanings also. Here, we will talk about only the most commonly used abbreviations;
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With Special Guest
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Wrestling Sports and Games
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Wireless Subscriber Gateway
FAQs
What does 'WGS' mean on Reddit?
'WSG' means "what's good?" on Reddit like used on Snapchat messages and Instagram.
What does 'WSG' mean in gaming?
'WSG' stands for "what's good?" in gaming as well.
'WSG' means on text discord?
The abbreviation has the same meaning as on other platforms: "what's good?".