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NGTL
EN-GEE-TEE-ELL · phrase · slang
Not gonna lie; prefaces an honest take.
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A texting variant of NGL standing for "not gonna lie," used to preface a candid or slightly controversial statement. The extra letter sometimes reads as "not gonna totally lie," softening the honesty a touch.
“NGTL, that movie was way better than I expected.”
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NGTL In A Sentence
NGTL, that movie was way better than I expected.
Origin & Usage
A texting extension of NGL ("not gonna lie"), common on TikTok and in casual chat.
People Also Ask
What does NGTL mean?
It's a form of "not gonna lie," used to flag that you're about to be honest, much like the more common NGL.
How do you use NGTL?
Put it at the start of a sentence before an honest or blunt opinion, e.g. "NGTL, I'd skip that place."
Is NGTL the same as NGL?
Effectively yes; it's a stretched variant of NGL and is used the same way to preface a candid take.
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