ng
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: ngta
Meaning · English
Texting shortcut for “người” — person.
Literally: “ngta” = người ta (people / they / that someone).
Register: informalConnotation: texting shorthand
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Origin
Mạng xã hội · Vietnamese internet culture
Sources & notes
Listed in vi.wikipedia “Teencode” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30).
Common questions
What does “ng” mean?
Texting shortcut for “người” — person. Literally: “ngta” = người ta (people / they / that someone).
Is “ng” formal or informal?
ng is generally informal; connotation: texting shorthand.