OMG
Americanabbreviation
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Etymology
Origin of OMG
First recorded as O.M.G. (Oh! My! God!) in 1915-20; in a letter from Admiral of the Fleet Lord John Arbuthnot Fisher to Winston S. Churchill; popularized from its use in digital communications
Example Sentences
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That kind of anguished, not-funny witticism is another commonplace of the American educated classes: OMG, what has happened to this country?
From Salon • May 31, 2026
“I apologize that you’re going through this,” the representative said, which was nice but OMG.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
They could soon be unboxing fines rather than freebies -- Germany's online influencers are facing a tax evasion crackdown that has left them screaming OMG!
From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025
"I cannot wait to smell my boys, pick up Vinnie - that newborn smell. OMG I swear I'm getting withdrawal symptoms from him."
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025
Over her dress, she wore a T-shirt that read: OMG, I <3 N!!!!
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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