OMG

or OMFG

abbreviation for

, Slang.

1. oh my (fucking) God (a euphemistic initialism used to express surprise, alarm, etc., without explicit vulgarity).

OMG

abbreviation for

1. Oh my God!: used esp in emails, text messages, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of OMG¹

First recorded as O.M.G. (Oh! My! God!) in 1915-20; in a letter from Admiral of the Fleet Lord John Arbuthnot Fisher to Winston S. Churchill; popularized from its use in digital communications

Example Sentences

Then, gradually, replacements began arising, with names like MEGA, WayAway, OMG!,

From Salon

If you’re like many of my friends, I know what you’re thinking: OMG, how is it even possible that half the country is going to vote for that guy?

From Salon

Despite playing in a cozy stadium where fans sing along with Francisco Lindor’s walk-up music — “My Girl” — and dance to the strains of infielder Jose Iglesias singing, “OMG,” the Mets just weren’t inspired, and almost gave away the game before it started.

From Los Angeles Times

The Farmscape website popped up, and I thought, ‘OMG this is who I need.’

From Los Angeles Times

With slick pop songs like Super Shy, OMG and Supernatural, they were the eighth biggest-selling act in the world last year, and were nominated for best group at this year's MTV Awards.

From BBC