Top G
Declining🎒High School🔶Manosphere originDefinition
Andrew Tate's self-given title, meaning 'top gangster' or the greatest. Peak was 2023, and in 2026 this is mostly a punchline. The vast majority of teens using it are being sarcastic. Unironic usage is rare and worth noting.
Translation for Parents
This is Andrew Tate's nickname for himself, and in 2026 it's mostly used sarcastically. Your kid saying 'Top G mentality' while microwaving pizza rolls is a joke. They're making fun of it, which honestly shows good media literacy. If they seem to genuinely admire Tate and use this title seriously, see the Andrew Tate entry. But odds are, they're roasting the concept.
Dad Mode: Likely a Meme
I know this site is mostly jokes. But I'm still a dad. This one started in Andrew Tate fans (2022) → meme culture. Your kid is probably just memeing. But if you're hearing a bunch of these together, maybe ask about it over pizza.
Examples
“Top G mentality fr (while doing homework)”
“Jokingly calling themselves the greatest for doing something mundane”
“He's acting like a Top G again”
“He's being obnoxiously overconfident (said mockingly)”
Cringe Score
Please don't
Peak was 2023. This is a dead meme walking. Most teens using it are roasting the concept, not endorsing it. If your kid is saying this with genuine reverence in 2026, that's a deeper issue than the phrase itself.
Category
insult
Peak
2023-03
Last Verified
2026-02-25
Sources
editorial