What does ISTG mean in text

When you see ISTG in a text message, ISTG stands for “I Swear to God”.

What type of word is ISTG?

ISTG is an initialism abbreviation because each letter of ISTG represents the first letter of a longer word.

  • I = I
  • S = Swear
  • T = To
  • G = God

Read on to find out when to use ISTG in text messages and who uses it.  You can also learn whether you will get in trouble using ISTG in a conversation.

Do you know what ISTG means when you see it in a text?

The easiest way to understand when to use ISTG in a text message is to see a few examples:

Text Example 1:

  • ISTG this is the worst movie ever!

 

Translation:

  • I swear to God this is the worst movie ever!

 

Text Example 2:

  • ISTG this class is never going to end!

 

Translation:

  • I swear to God this class is never going to end!

 

When to Use ISTG in a text message?

Use ISTG when you want to express frustration or annoyance.

 

Is ISTG offensive to Use?

ISTG is not offensive unless you are talking to someone who holds very strong religious beliefs.

 

Who Uses ISTG?

ISTG is most frequently used by teenagers and young adults.

 

Common Places to see ISTG

  • Text messages
  • Instagram
  • Snapchat
  • TikTok

 

Does ISTG have a different meaning on Social Media?

No, ISTG means the same thing in a text message and on other social media platforms.

  • ISTG in text: I swear to God
  • ISTG on Snapchat: I swear to God
  • ISTG on Instagram: I swear to God
  • ISTG on TikTok: I swear to God

 

Are there any other meanings for ISTG?

Yes, there are some other meanings for ISTG, but they are less common.  You can also come up with your own alternative meanings for ISTG, but other people many not understand them right away.

Other meanings would be for common words that have first letters that start with ISTG.  A few examples include:

  • I Support the Group

 

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