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/Sounds like the letters "N" + "G" + "L" (spelled out)/

Meaning

Abbreviation for "not gonna lie." Used to introduce a sincere, sometimes uncomfortable or unexpected opinion. Widely used across Spanish-speaking social media.

Examples

NGL, that game is totally overrated.

NGL, it hurt that you didn't invite me.

Regional synonyms

The act of grabbing or hoarding something that is not yours, taking more than your share without any guilt. In Mexico, "agandalle" names that selfish move where someone takes it all and leaves nothing for anyone else.