The abbreviation "NG" has multiple meanings depending on the context:
- Commonly, "NG" stands for No Good , indicating something is not acceptable or bad. This usage is especially common in Japanese business and informal contexts, but it is considered too informal for formal English writing
- In chemistry and anatomy, "NG" can mean nitroglycerin or nasogastric (relating to the nose and stomach)
- In the energy sector, "NG" is an initialism for natural gas
- In internet and technology contexts, "NG" can mean newsgroup or refer to Newgrounds (a website)
- In gaming, "NG" often means New Game , and "NG+" means New Game Plus , referring to starting a game over with additional features or carryovers
- It can also be an abbreviation for National Guard , New Guinea , or refer to the ISO country code for Nigeria
- Other meanings include nanogram (unit of mass), no grade , not going , and various slang or niche uses
In summary, "NG" most frequently means "No Good" in informal or Japanese contexts, but it has many other technical, geographical, and slang meanings depending on the field. Context is key to understanding its intended meaning.
