NG

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Not OK. Initialism of no good.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “NG” mean?

Not OK. Initialism of no good.

Is “NG” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.