What does NTG stand for?

Nitroglycerine

Nitroglycerin

Nitroglycerin, also known as nitroglycerine, trinitroglycerin, trinitroglycerine, nitro, glyceryl trinitrate, or 1,2,3-trinitroxypropane, is a heavy, colorless, oily, explosive liquid most commonly produced by nitrating glycerol with white fuming nitric acid under conditions appropriate to the formation of the nitric acid ester. Chemically, the substance is an organic nitrate compound rather than a nitro compound, yet the traditional name is often retained.

Nitrosoguanidine

Nothing Going On

In casual chat or text conversations, NTG often stands for "Nothing Going On." It’s a quick, informal way to respond when someone asks "What’s up?", "What are you doing?", or "Anything new?" The abbreviation helps keep the conversation light and brief, commonly used among friends in texting apps, group chats, or gaming communities. It conveys that everything is normal, quiet, or uneventful.

This version of NTG fits into everyday chat slang alongside phrases like nm (not much), idk (I don’t know), or brb (be right back). It’s especially popular in Gen Z and online messaging culture where fast, shorthand responses are preferred.

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Nato Training Group

National Transitional Government

Naval Task Group

Nederlandse Tijdschriften Groep

Nederlandstalige Tex Gebruikersgroep