In texting, NG stands for "no good". It is commonly used by gamers, friends, and NFL referees to express their opinion about a film, food, song, TV show, or other critiquable item. It can also be used to indicate that something is not going well. Other meanings of NG in internet slang, chat, and subculture include "new game," "not going," "nice guy," "neo-geo," and "nailgun". It is important to note that NG can have different meanings depending on the context in which it is used.