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OMG

OMG

52 8.2
A short exclamation people say to show surprise, excitement or disbelief
  • interjection
  • /oʊ ɛm dʒi/
  • Slang
: Dios mío
  • OMG, OMG, OMG, it's really happening!
  • say OMG
  • OMG, I just
  • OMG, me too

But she said, OMG, sex toy engineer here.

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Examples

  • OMG, this is a major issue, something that I have been saying for some time now.

    Blog text (1)
  • I'm like, OMG, am I broken?

  • And let me tell you something, when these three hit the stage, OMG, it is fire from the beginning to the ending.

  • But like, OMG, this is iconic.

  • People are going to be saying, OMG, this gal knows how to list and sell real estate.

  • We were like, "OMG, we are going to eat so much shrimp!"

    Blog text (2)
  • OMG, I love bubble gum ice cream!

  • "OMG, Mandy's party is so awesome."

  • OMG, he's so cute.

  • OMG, it's really happening!

Synonyms

wow
vsOMG
  • Informal
∞ 1.0

A short word people say to show surprise or admiration

is used mainly as a quick digital exclamation in messages and posts
ooh
vsOMG
  • Informal
∞ 7.2

A short sound people make to show surprise or pleasure

is used as a short typed exclamation in digital messages for similar feelings
whoo
vsOMG
  • Informal
500 9.2

A loud shout people make to show excitement or surprise

is a concise online exclamation often used for disbelief or shock
heck
vsOMG
  • Informal
448 7.5

A small amount of care or worry about something

is often a succinct digital reaction showing surprise or disbelief
hoo
vsOMG
  • Informal
389 9.9

A shout people make to show excitement or surprise

is more commonly a digital abbreviation for varied surprised feelings
oh my gosh
vsOMG
  • Informal
265 7.0

To show surprise, shock or disbelief in a mild, polite way

is used more as a quick digital exclamation that often feels stronger
yay
vsOMG
  • Informal
196 6.0

A short shout people make to show happiness or excitement

is oriented to surprise and disbelief in quick digital contexts
holy shit
vsOMG
  • Offensive
169 9.9

A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked

is used in digital messages for surprise but usually less profane
golly
vsOMG
  • Archaic
63 9.9

A word people say to show mild surprise

is typically modern and used quickly in online messages for surprise
hooray
vsOMG
  • Informal
58 1.4

A short shout to show excitement or happiness

is used mainly for surprise and disbelief rather than celebration
ooo
vsOMG
  • Informal
52 9.4

A short sound people say to show surprise or admiration

is commonly the compact digital form used for quick shocked reactions
holy crap
vsOMG
  • Offensive
35 9.6

To say when you are very surprised or shocked

is a more neutral digital exclamation for surprise and disbelief
yahoo
vsOMG
  • Informal
24 7.8

A loud shout of joy people make when they feel excited

is used more for surprise or disbelief than for celebratory shouting
wah
vsOMG
  • Informal
22 9.9

A short cry showing surprise or excitement

is used in typed messages as a quick exclamation for surprise or disbelief
ooooh
vsOMG
  • Informal
16 8.3

A short sound people say to show surprise or excitement

is usually used as a short internet exclamation for quick reactions
goodness gracious
vsOMG
  • Archaic
11 7.5

A short phrase people say to show surprise or shock

is the quick, informal digital exclamation used for surprise or disbelief
whooo
vsOMG
  • Informal
9 9.4

A shout of strong excitement or joy

is typically a short online reaction for surprise and disbelief
oooo
vsOMG
  • Informal
9 9.9

A short sound people make to show surprise or admiration

is typically used as a compact written reaction in digital communication
wooo
vsOMG
  • Informal
8 8.2

A loud shout people make to show excitement

is used mainly for quick surprised reactions in digital contexts rather than cheering
egad
vsOMG
  • Archaic
7 9.9

An old word people say to show surprise or shock

is generally a modern, brief online exclamation of surprise or disbelief
woohoo
vsOMG
  • Informal
5 7.4

A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy

is used more for quick surprise and disbelief rather than celebration
oho
vsOMG
  • Archaic
4 9.9

A short cry showing surprise or sudden understanding

is more a fast digital exclamation for surprise or disbelief
woot
vsOMG
  • Slang
2 9.9

A short shout of joy used online

is used for quick surprise or disbelief rather than celebratory victory
egads
vsOMG
  • Archaic
2 9.9

An old-fashioned shout said to show surprise or shock

is the current quick digital form used for surprise or disbelief
OMFG
vsOMG
  • Offensive
2 9.9

A short informal online message that shows very strong surprise or excitement

is a digital exclamation used for surprise or disbelief but usually milder
geesh
vsOMG
  • Informal
2 9.9

An informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or that they do not believe something

is usually used as a short online exclamation rather than a spoken remark
ohhhh
vsOMG
  • Informal
1 8.4

A short sound people make when they suddenly understand something

is used more for immediate surprise or disbelief in digital messages
oh my glob
vsOMG
  • Slang
1 9.9

A friendly phrase people say to show surprise or excitement

is used more as a concise digital reaction rather than playful speech
aaahh
vsOMG
  • Informal
1 9.1

A soft sound you make when something feels good or brings relief

is a concise online exclamation focusing on surprise and disbelief
hot dang
vsOMG
  • Informal
1 9.8

An excited shout showing surprise or being impressed

is often a short typed exclamation used in online messages
oh my heck
vsOMG
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something

is used as a short digital exclamation that often expresses stronger feeling
oooh
vsOMG
  • Informal
1 8.7

A quiet sound people make when they are surprised or impressed

is more often a brief typed exclamation in online messages
pog
vsOMG
  • Slang
9.9

Something very exciting that people say in game chats to show approval

is used for surprise or disbelief rather than game approval
ayy lmao
vsOMG
  • Slang
9.9

A short online message people use to show they find something funny or strange

is used for genuine surprise or shock rather than joking laughter
yikes on bikes
vsOMG
  • Informal
9.9

A short shout showing surprise, alarm, or disbelief

is used as a quick online exclamation rather than a playful phrase
freakin
vsOMG
  • NSFW
9.9

A short cry people say to show surprise or anger

is used more for quick surprised reactions in digital communication

How Surprised

OMFG
  • Offensive
2 9.9
OMG
  • Slang
52 8.2
wow
  • Informal
∞ 1.0
oh
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

OMG main

Morphology

OMG = O + M + G

The letter string is an initialism whose letters do not convey the meaning unless the learner knows the expanded phrase or pragmatic usage.

Etymology

OMG is short for 'Oh my God', a quick phrase people say when they are surprised, excited, or shocked. So using OMG in a text or online is a fast way to show a strong reaction.