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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

In Spain, to feel physically off or generally unwell - from a hangover, a shock, or bad news. It describes that vague, unsettled feeling when something is just not right.