BG

Gamers use BG to stand for "bad game." This acronym is the opposite of the more popular GG.

You're most likely to encounter BG in chat messages sent by salty opponents. These opponents likely think you cheated, played a cheesy strategy, or were otherwise poor to play against.

In player versus player (PvP) games, players may use bg as shorthand for battleground. This abbreviation refers to a game map (or section of a game map) on which players fight each other (either as teams or in FFA matches).

Some bgs may be generic, while others are specific to certain game modes. For example, when discussing a battleground for a first-person shooter (FPS), a player may say the bg is available only in CTF. This means that battleground is available only in the game's capture the flag mode.

An acronym that means the same thing as BS (blood sugar); used by diabetics and refers to the amount of sugar in the blood.

BG is a way to say that you have a big grin on your face. People often send it in messages as an alternative to :-D or a similar emoji (may also be written <bg>).

There are many instances in which you might send BG. For example, if you are elated by something your friend texted you, you might reply, "You just put a BG on my face!"

Some people also use it to convey playfulness, like when joking. For example, you may message your sister, "Did you like that cold shower this morning? BG." after you flushed the toilet on her.

A chatting and texting acronym used to urge a person to be on his best behavior; often used by parents telling their child to not do anything stupid, like burn the house down, when they're apart.