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OMG

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An exclamation of surprise, shock, or excitement — short for "oh my God."
"OMG, I can't believe you got the job!"
"She texted "omg call me right now" the second she heard the news."

How to Use OMG

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA texting/internet shorthand for "oh my God," used to show surprise or excitement.

When to use it

Very informal — fine in texts and casual chat, out of place in formal writing.

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_____, I can't believe you got the job!

Etymology

An abbreviation of "oh my God," first recorded in a 1917 letter, long before its explosion in text messaging.

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