OG" is an abbreviation for "original gangster." While rapper and actor Ice-T did not create the term, his song "O.G. Original Gangster" may come to mind when you hear the word.
Today, some people consider "OG" to mean "original," according to Merriam-Webster.
In both cases, the term is used to describe someone or something that is the original or originator, particularly if said person or thing is very respected or highly regarded. An "OG" is extremely talented and authentic in what they do.
It can be used as an adjective or noun.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2023/04/15/og-meaning-definition-acronym-examples-conversation/11640077002/Note: It's named an abbreviation in this description but it's probably better described as an acronym. Obscure acronyms is something that DU aka Democratic Underground is notorious for as they are used as descriptors in economy of effort and telegraphic responses.
Style book recommendations for their use:
According to AP Style, you cannot use abbreviations everywhere. There are some specific or common areas to use abbreviations and acronyms. AP Style says that an abbreviation or an acronym should be common or well-known enough to be used within sentences. Otherwise, there is no need to use such abbreviations that are not recognized publicly.
For example,
• NATO > This particular abbreviation is universally recognized abbreviation. It means that it is well-known or prominent enough to be used without spelled out first.
However, there are other abbreviations that are well-known but it is necessary to use those abbreviations on second reference. It means that you have to spell out the whole word first, then you can use an abbreviation for that word.
For example,
• FWA> It is necessary to spell out the whole word, first, as Financial Women’s Association that is the full version of FWA. After that, you can use an abbreviation for Financial Women’s Association as FWA on second reference.
https://headsupenglish.com/ap-style/abbreviations-acronyms
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