What Does 'Ngh' Mean And Why Are TikTokers Embarrassed To Accidentally Type It? The Meaning Of 'Ngh' Explained

The latest internet slang term to catch TikTok's attention is the age-old classic "ngh." Not to be confused with "ngl," meaning "not gonna lie," ngh is most commonly used as an onomatopoeia to denote moaning. Here's what you need to know.

What Does 'Ngh' Mean?

Although the origins of the term "ngh" aren't clear, the term has been used online since as early as 1998. The first known use of the term is a The Parking Lot Is Full webcomic from that year, where it's used to represent a man's moan of pleasure.

Since then, the term has been used consistently online to represent moans of pleasure, including in anime and manga. It's got a few different definitions on Urban Dictionary that define it as an acronym, but the moaning is definitely the most popular.

How Is 'Ngh' Used In Memes?

The term is most frequently used in webcomics and memes to represent moaning. It can also be used in posts, chats and otherwise to react to the content of a character or person you find attractive. It's frequently used in relation to anime and manga characters.

Recently, the term has become the subject of memes on TikTok. First, fans of games like Genshin Impact became the subject of reactions after using the term in their usernames. Most recently, TikTokers have been relaying the embarrassment of typing "ngh" instead of "ngl" in a chat, resulting in several videos with millions of views on the app.

For the full history of "ngh," be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.