{"id":440237,"date":"2022-05-01T14:00:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-01T11:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-does-istg-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/"},"modified":"2022-05-01T14:00:20","modified_gmt":"2022-05-01T11:00:20","slug":"what-does-istg-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-istg-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Does \u201cISTG\u201d Mean, and How Do You Use It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ed523ef766\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-istg-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#%E2%80%9CWhat_Does_%E2%80%9CISTG%E2%80%9D_Mean_and_How_Do_You_Use_It%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;What Does \u201cISTG\u201d Mean, and How Do You Use It?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-istg-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#I_Swear_to_God\" >I Swear to God<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-istg-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#The_Origin_of_ISTG\" >The Origin of ISTG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-istg-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#Annoyance_and_Assurance\" >Annoyance and Assurance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-istg-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#Another_ISTG\" >Another ISTG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-istg-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#How_to_Use_ISTG\" >How to Use ISTG<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhat_Does_%E2%80%9CISTG%E2%80%9D_Mean_and_How_Do_You_Use_It%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;What Does \u201cISTG\u201d Mean, and How Do You Use It?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-795584\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/woman-swearing-hand-gestures.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/woman-swearing-hand-gestures.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/woman-swearing-hand-gestures.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Woman in business attire making swearing gesture.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/young-caucasian-woman-wearing-business-style-1888777597\">Krakenimages.com\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the hottest internet acronyms among today\u2019s teenagers is ISTG. Here\u2019s what this versatile slang term means and how you can use it in your messages and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> posts.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_Swear_to_God\"><\/span>I Swear to God<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ISTG means \u201cI swear to God.\u201d It\u2019s an acronym that people use in online conversations and internet posts to assure others, express annoyance, or convey how strongly they feel about something. You\u2019ll find it all over the internet, from social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram to direct messages between friends.<\/p>\n<p>You can write this acronym in the lowercase \u201cistg\u201d and the uppercase \u201cISTG.\u201d These two are essentially interchangeable. However, the all-caps version may seem more \u201cintense,\u201d depending on the context.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Origin_of_ISTG\"><\/span>The Origin of ISTG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike other internet acronyms that started in the 90s, ISTG likely originated in the early 2000s. As teenagers began getting internet access, instant messaging programs like AOL Instant Messenger and Yahoo Messenger rose in popularity. This came with an entirely new set of acronyms from common phrases used by teenagers at the time.<\/p>\n<p>The first definition for ISTG on the internet slang repository <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbandictionary.com\/define.php?term=istg\">Urban Dictionary<\/a> was created in 2007 and reads, \u201cI swear to God. Promising.\u201d ISTG became even more popular in the late 2010s with its use in messaging <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s like Snapchat and WhatsApp. Nowadays, you can find this acronym all over the internet.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Annoyance_and_Assurance\"><\/span>Annoyance and Assurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two common ways to use ISTG in your messages, with the meaning largely depending on the context of the conversation. It can either signify that you\u2019re frustrated or that you\u2019re trying to be honest. Since these are two distinct meanings, you should avoid confusing the two. For example, you might not want to send a chipper response if your friend is annoyed at the entire conversation.<\/p>\n<p>First, the acronym can show that you\u2019re frustrated or annoyed at something. Normally, an \u201cannoyed\u201d ISTG is delivered with a sarcastic joke or a hint of someone\u2019s annoyance, such as the word \u201cugh.\u201d For example, someone might tweet out, \u201cUgh, istg if this rain doesn\u2019t end soon,\u201d to signal that they\u2019re not a fan of the bad weather. The message might also seem particularly brusque, such as a sentence that reads \u201cISTG\u2026\u201d with ellipses being a common sign of frustration.<\/p>\n<p>The other conveys that you\u2019re being sincere or vouching that something is true. You could use this if you\u2019re trying to describe something that seems unbelievable or if other people express doubts about your story. If you\u2019re trying to convince others of a supernatural encounter, you might say, \u201cISTG! I saw a ghost!\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Another_ISTG\"><\/span>Another ISTG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s another way to use this slang term that\u2019s become increasingly popular in the social media age. It\u2019s what we call an \u201cemphatic\u201d ISTG. People often use this on social apps, such as Twitter and Instagram, to convey that they feel very strongly about something.<\/p>\n<p>This definition normally skews very positively, with people using it to describe how much they enjoyed something. You might use this to express your opinions on an album you just listened to or a movie that you just watched. For example, if you enjoyed a recent show on Netflix, you might say, \u201cISTG, this new show is amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You can also use it to emphasize opinions that, while not unpopular, might be contentious to some. These are also called \u201chot takes\u201d \u2014 thoughts that inspire a lot of discussion and debate. For example, if you love Hawaiian pizza, you might Tweet out, \u201cISTG pineapples belong on pizza.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_ISTG\"><\/span>How to Use ISTG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ISTG has several definitions that you can deploy in different contexts. You can use it to express your deep frustration, vouch that something is true, or emphasize your beliefs. It can be written in both the lowercase \u201cistg\u201d and the uppercase \u201cISTG\u201d interchangeably. Since this is a very casual acronym, avoid using it in business or professional scenarios.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few examples of ISTG in action:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cUgh, istg, I\u2019m going to lose my mind at work.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cISTG, I\u2019m telling the truth. I won the lottery!\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIstg, this is the best album I\u2019ve ever heard.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIf you don\u2019t stop being reckless, istg you\u2019re going to break a leg.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Do you want to learn about some other internet slang terms? Check out our explainers on TTYL, RN, and TMI. 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