Use NGL to introduce a candid comment or confession.
Use NGL to introduce a candid comment or confession.
| Incorrect | Correct |
| I will NGL about the situation. | NGL, I will be honest about the situation. |
| She said NGLs that she liked it. | She said NGL that she liked it. |
| NGL is a term for natural gas liquid. | NGL, meaning ‘not gonna lie’, is a slang term. |
| He used NGLs to lie about his feelings. | He used NGL to admit his true feelings. |
Use NGL when referring to the petroleum product, not the slang phrase.
| Incorrect | Correct |
| NGL is just internet slang, not a chemical term. | NGL also stands for natural gas liquid, a petroleum product. |
| We need more NGLs for the pipeline. | We need more NGL for the pipeline. |
| The NGL market is growing because of social media trends. | The NGL market is growing due to demand for natural gas liquids. |
| NGL refers to a type of gasoline. | NGL refers to natural gas liquid, not gasoline. |
Use NGL for the slang sense before a candid comment, and for the energy sense when discussing natural gas liquids.
Confusing the slang meaning with the petroleum term leads to misuse, such as saying NGL when talking about natural gas liquids.
First appeared in online slang in the early 2010s, formed from the initial letters of “not gonna lie”; the same letters are also used in the petroleum industry for natural gas liquid.
What does NGL stand for in internet slang?
It stands for “not gonna lie,” used to preface an honest or candid statement.
How is NGL pronounced?
It is pronounced by saying each letter: /ˌɛn dʒiː ˈɛl/.
Can NGL be used in formal writing?
It is informal and best kept to casual digital communication.
What does NGL mean in the energy sector?
It refers to natural gas liquid, a mixture of hydrocarbons extracted from natural gas.
What is the difference between NGL and TBH?
Both introduce honesty, but NGL means “not gonna lie,” while TBH means “to be honest.”