How to Reply to WSG Text: Flirty, Funny and Chill

5 min read · Say Less

WSG means "what's good" (basically "what's up"). To reply to a wsg text, give a quick chill update and toss a question back: "Nm, just got home from work. Wsg with you?" Want it flirty? "Nothing much, but it got better when you texted." The key is giving them something to work with, not just "nm."

If someone keeps sending "wsg" and you can't tell if they're actually interested or just bored, Say Less reads the chat and scores their Interest Level out of 100. Read my chat

What WSG means

WSG = what's good. It's a casual greeting, like "what's up," "wyd" or "sup," but with more of a friendly, hype-y feel.

You'll see it:

• As a Snapchat or Instagram DM opener: "wsg"
• In the group chat: "wsg gang, we linking tonight?"
• From a crush who wants to start talking with zero pressure

Sometimes you'll also see "wsg" meaning "what's going on," but in most chats it's just "what's good." Either way, the reply is the same shape.

wsg gng and wsg twin, explained

• gng = gang. "Wsg gng" is how you'd greet a friend or your crew. Very bro energy.
• twin = a close friend or someone you vibe with a lot. "Wsg twin" is friendly and warm.

If a crush sends "wsg twin," they're being playful and treating you like someone close. That's a good sign, but it's more friend-coded than romantic on its own.

wsg vs wyd vs hyd

They overlap a lot. If you want the full breakdown on the "how you doing" version, check our guide on how to reply to hyd.

Chill replies

These are your go-to wsg replies for friends, new matches or anyone you're not sure about yet.

1. "Nm, just chilling. Wsg with you?"
2. "Not much, just got off work. You?"
3. "Chilling, watching something mid. Wbu?"
4. "Just finished class (US) / uni (UK). What you up to?"
5. "Nothing crazy, about to get food. Wsg?"
6. "All good over here. What's new?"
7. "Same old, same old. Anything fun this weekend?"
8. "Just vibing. How's your day been?"

Each one: short update + question. That's the chill formula.

Flirty replies

How to respond to wsg flirty? Take the chill greeting and make it about them.

9. "Nothing much, but it got better when you texted."
10. "You, apparently."
11. "Was bored until you showed up."
12. "Just thinking about when I'm gonna see you again."
13. "Wsg is you finally texting me first 😏"
14. "Not much. You could fix that though."
15. "Honestly? Waiting for you to ask me out."

How to reply to wsg from a guy

If a guy you like sends "wsg," he probably wants a conversation but didn't want to try too hard. Match his chill energy, add a bit of flirt: "Nm, was hoping you'd text 😊 wsg with you?"

How to reply to wsg from a girl

If a girl sends "wsg," she's opened the door. Don't reply "nm" and stop there. Give her something: "Not much, just got back from the gym. You up to anything tonight?"

The real question with "wsg" is whether it's a genuine opener or a bored check-in, and one text won't tell you. Say Less looks at the whole chat and gives a plain read on their effort, momentum and vibe, plus three replies (smooth, funny or bold) you can send. Read my chat

Funny replies

For when the chat is all banter.

16. "The price of eggs, clearly."
17. "My bank account is not good. Everything else is fine."
18. "Nothing is good. Everything is mid. Wsg with you?"
19. "Wsg? You. You're what's good."
20. "Currently in a committed relationship with my bed."
21. "I just burned toast. It's been a day."
22. "Honestly nothing, I'm just a little guy vibing."
23. "Not the Wi-Fi, that's for sure."

Replies for "wsg gng" and "wsg twin"

These are more friend-coded, so match the energy with some slang.

wsg gng:

• "Chillin gng, wsg wit you?"
• "Nm gng, we sliding tonight or nah?"
• "Just vibin fr. You?"
• "Aye wsg gng, nothing much. You tryna hoop later?"

wsg twin:

• "Wsg twin! Nothing much, missing you tho."
• "Heyyy twin, just chilling. How's your week going?"
• "Twin!! I was literally about to text you."
• "Nm twin, spill, what's new?"

Wsg reply in slang: quick decoder

• nm = not much
• fr = for real
• tryna = trying to
• sliding = coming through, pulling up
• mid = average, not great

Use slang if it's how you actually text. If you don't normally say "gng," don't force it. It reads cringe when it's not natural, and that's an instant ick (see our list of texting icks).

How to reply to wsg on Snap

On Snapchat, it's common to reply to "wsg" with a snap of what you're doing, plus a caption: a pic of your homework with "this 💀 wbu," or your food with "eating, wsg with you." It's more visual, but the formula is the same.

What not to send back

• Just "nm" or "nothing" with no question.
• "Wsg" right back at them (now you're both waiting).
• A reply six hours later with zero explanation, then "wsg" again.
• A full paragraph about your day to a two-letter opener.

Get a read before you reply

Drop a screenshot of the chat into Say Less and in about a minute you'll see their Interest Level out of 100, effort, momentum and vibe scores, a plain read of what's going on, and three replies you can send right now. Works on phone or laptop, no install.

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FAQ

What does wsg mean in text?

WSG means "what's good," which is basically "what's up." It's a casual greeting used on Snapchat, Instagram, iMessage and in group chats. Occasionally people use it for "what's going on."

How do I respond to wsg flirty?

Make it about them: "Nothing much, but it got better when you texted" or "Wsg? You, apparently." Then keep the chat moving with a question or a hint at plans.

How do I reply to "wsg gng"?

Match the friendly energy: "Chillin gng, wsg wit you?" or "Nm gng, we sliding tonight?" "Gng" means gang, so it's usually a friend or crew greeting.

What does "wsg twin" mean?

"Twin" is slang for a close friend or someone you vibe with. "Wsg twin" is a warm, friendly greeting. From a crush, it's a nice sign, but it's more friend-coded than flirty on its own.

Is "nm" a dry reply to wsg?

On its own, yes. "Nm" gives them nothing to reply to. Add a detail and a question, like "Nm, just got home. What you up to tonight?" and the chat keeps going.