Istg
- “what does istg mean”
- “what does istg mean in text”
- “i swear to god abbreviation”
- “istg vs ong”
01 · Side by side
Side by side
Comparison sheet
| Aspect | Istg | Ong |
|---|---|---|
| Stands for | I swear to God | On God |
| Common mood | Exasperation, surprise | Sincerity |
| Earliest record | 2003 (Usenet) | 2008 ("on God", Urban Dictionary) |
02 · Which one you meant
Which one did you mean?
In shortReaders who land here meaning Istg rather than Ong are usually searching for phrases like “what does istg mean”, “what does istg mean in text”, “i swear to god abbreviation”.
Ong
- “what does ong mean in text”
- “on god meaning”
- “what does ong stand for”
- “is ong the same as omg”
03 · Which came first
Which came first
In shortOng. Early 2000s — "On God" as an oath emerges in African American speech, according to Know Your Meme.
- Early 2000s
Ong. "On God" as an oath emerges in African American speech, according to Know Your Meme.
- 6 July 2003
Istg. Earliest citation in Wiktionary: a post in the Usenet newsgroup rec.arts.drwho, a Doctor Who fan group.
04 · Read either one