omg

IPA/ˌəʊˌɛmdʒˈiː/
IPA/ˌoʊˌɛmdʒˈiː/

omg — interjection

1. An abbreviation for 'oh my God', used in informal written messages — such as tex

1.感嘆詞A2
釋義

An abbreviation for 'oh my God', used in informal written messages — such as texts, social media posts, and online chats — to show that you are surprised, excited, shocked, or strongly amused by something.

例句

OMG, I just saw Benjamin at the coffee shop near the train station!

used at the start of an excited exclamation

Defne sent me a text that just said 'OMG' and nothing else — I knew something wild had happened.

used standalone as a complete message

同義詞
  • wow

    expresses surprise without the religious reference, slightly more general

  • goodness

    milder and less dramatic; safe for any context including speech

  • jeez

    similar casual register but can express annoyance or frustration

用法筆記

Common in casual digital communication — text messages, social media, and online forums. Avoid in formal writing such as academic papers, job applications, or professional emails.

常見錯誤

OMG, the quarterly report is due tomorrow.
Oh my God, the quarterly report is due tomorrow.
💡'OMG' is too informal for workplace or academic writing; use the full phrase or rephrase in a professional tone.