NGL
Stable🌍Universal#abbreviation#honesty#universal
Definition
Abbreviation for 'Not Gonna Lie.' Used to preface honest opinions, confessions, or hot takes.
Translation for Parents
It means 'to be honest' or 'I have to admit.' 'NGL that was actually funny' = 'I have to admit, that was funny.' It's hedging before honesty. Your kid uses this to soften the blow of their real opinion.
Examples
Brainrot:
“Ngl your cooking kinda hit tonight”
English:
“I have to admit, your cooking was really good tonight”
Brainrot:
“That movie was ngl pretty mid”
English:
“To be honest, that movie was pretty mediocre”
Cringe Score
1.5/10 cringe
Safe to use
NGL, you can use this one freely. See what I did there? That's how easy it is.
Category
filler
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
editorial, reddit