Have you ever been perplexed by an abbreviation or slang used in texts or on social media? Perhaps a meme perplexed you rather than delighted you.
Every day, it appears that new online phrases emerge. While they aid in conversational shortening, their meanings are not always evident.
"ICYMI," USA TODAY has been deconstructing SMS language. We've already covered several explainers for various phrases like "rizz" and "no cap."
It's now time to learn a new one. Here's what "gts" means and how to utilize it.
What does 'gts' stand for?
"Gts" signifies "to sleep." It is used to stop a conversation by informing the other person that you are going to bed. It can also be used to encourage someone to perform the same action.
This shows the other person that you are not ignoring, or "ghosting," them. You've just fallen asleep.
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How to Apply 'gts'
Here are some examples of how "gts" can be used:
- "I'm about to get gts." It's nearly midnight."
- "It's 3:30 a.m. gts."
- "We'll pick up where we left off in the morning." "I'm off to gts."
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