Gen Alpha slang · Abbreviation
gng
Meaning
Gng is Gen Alpha slang for gang — an address term for a friend, used mainly by ages 10–20.
Where it came from
Shortened from "gang", itself used as a friendly address. Almost never about actual gangs.
Tone check
Friendly. Sounds alarming to adults and rarely is.
Used in a sentence
"gng what's the homework"
Peak: 2023–2026
Age range: 10–20
Safe for adults to use
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