What does ㄱㄱ (go go) mean?
- ㄱㄱgo go
Let's go / go go
Casual: friends and people younger than you
ㄱㄱ (go go) means "let's go" or "go go" in Korean texting. It is short for 고고, the English "go go" written in Korean.
Where it comes from
ㄱ is the first consonant of 고 (go). Two ㄱ stand for 고고.
How to use ㄱㄱ
Friends use ㄱㄱ to suggest a plan or agree to one: 밥 ㄱㄱ? ("wanna go eat?") and the answer ㄱㄱ ("let's go!"). Gamers use it to mean "start" or "let's go".
As a question, ㄱㄱ? means "go?" or "shall we?". ㄱㄱㄱ adds extra excitement and urgency. Be careful not to confuse it with English "gg" ("good game"); in Korean chat, ㄱㄱ means "go".
It is casual and playful, for friends only. With older people, use 가시죠 or 같이 가요 instead.
Examples
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Ready to leave for a meetup
Suggesting lunch to a friend
Planning a night out with friends
Other ways to say it
| Korean | Meaning | When |
|---|---|---|
| 고고 | Go go | The full typed version. |
| ㄱㄱㄱ | Go go go | Extra excited. |
| 가자 | Let's go | Normal casual Korean. |
| 같이 가요 | Let's go together | Polite version. |
Questions learners ask
What does gg mean in Korean texting?
When someone writes ㄱㄱ, often spelled "gg" in English letters, it means 고고, "let's go". It is not the gaming "good game".
How do I reply to 밥 ㄱㄱ?
Say ㄱㄱ or ㅇㅋ to agree, or ㄴㄴ if you cannot go.
Is ㄱㄱ polite?
No, it is casual slang. Use it only with friends.