What Does GTS Mean? How to Use & Respond to “GTS”

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Learn all of the different meanings of this online acronym

Co-authored by Imad Jbara and Marcus Pruitt, BS

Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Fact Checked

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“GTS” is a common abbreviation with a few different definitions, but what does it mean online? It’s tricky to remember all of the different slang acronyms out there, but we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll review all the different meanings of “GTS” and show you how to use it in your own messages so you’re up-to-date on the latest lingo. We also spoke to meme, brainrot, and slang content creator Tobi Nwodo for his expert insight.

GTS Meaning in Text

According to meme, brainrot, and slang content creator Tobi Nwodo, GTS means “go to sleep” over text. Online, like in comment sections, GTS typically means “Google that sh*t.” It can sometimes be short for “good times,” usually on Snapchat. Less commonly, it means “going through sh*t” or “Gran Turismo Sport.”

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What does “GTS” mean in text?

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   "GTS" usually means "go to sleep" over text. Nwodo says you may also see this usage occasionally on social media, but typically, “GTS” means “go to sleep” when you’re texting with someone. For example, someone might text you “GTS” if you’re texting or direct messaging with them at night. In this scenario, it’s a conversation ender that indicates it’s time for one or both of you to get some shut eye. For example:

   • Them: “Jeez I can’t believe it’s midnight already 🥱”
   • You: “Time for you to gts!”
   • People don’t usually say this abbreviation out loud in conversation.

   Meet the wikiHow Expert

   Tobi Nwodo is a meme, brainrot, and slang content creator based in Los Angeles, CA, with 9+ years of social media experience. His goal is to educate and entertain his audience by explaining the newest slang, memes, and brainrot characters.
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   “GTS” usually means “Google that sh*t” on social media. Nwodo says that people use GTS online as a way to “tell someone to Google something obvious that shouldn't need to be answered by another person. [It can also refer to] something so specific that it needs to be googled because no one knows the answer. This is the most common use you'll see in comment sections.” For example:

   • Them: “How much did that bag cost?”
   • You: “I don't know, gts!”
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   “GTS” can also mean "good times" on Snapchat. The “S” makes “times” plural and doesn’t stand for anything by itself. This meaning of “GTS” is used to reminisce on a fond memory or to end a conversation on a positive note. It can be used in direct messages or as a photo caption. For example:

   • You: “Do you remember Johnny’s birthday party last year?”
   • Them: “Yes, it was so fun! GTS all around.”
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How to Use “GTS” When Texting

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   Use “GTS” to wrap up a conversation and say goodnight. You’ll usually use this around bedtime after you’ve been chatting with someone for a while. You can say that you’re going to sleep or tell the other person to go to sleep.

   • You: “I have to get up so early tomorrow. Time for me to gts!”
   • Them: “Sweet dreams!”
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   Use “GTS” to caption a photo about good times. Add “GTS” to a snap or Instagram post to show you’re enjoying yourself, or add it to an old Snapchat memory to say that the pic reminds you of a good time. For example, you might post a throwback photo of some friends with this caption:

   • Example: “GTS on vacay with these clowns!”
   • Example: “Can’t wait to go back to Japan. Such gts over there.”
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   Use “GTS” to end a conversation on a positive note. If you’re messaging someone online, like on Snapchat or Instagram, use “GTS” to wrap up and say that you’ve enjoyed chatting with the person. Use it in a sentence or as a sign-off, like ”TTYL” (“talk to you later”). For example:

   • Them: “Gotta go to drama rehearsal now. Talk later!”
   • You: “Haha no worries. Gts!”
   • You can use both meanings of gts here. Use the “go to sleep” meaning to playfully sign off, and use the “good times” meaning to express that the conversation was a good time.
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   Use “GTS” to reminisce on fun memories. Use “GTS” as an exclamation to show you had fun at a past event. You can also use it to talk about how you’re enjoying yourself in the moment if you’re telling someone what you’re up to. For example:

   • Them: “What are you doing today?”
   • You: “I’m at Becca’s pool party, come through! It’s gts.”
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   Use “GTS” if you don’t feel like explaining something online. If you’re on Reddit or another social media platform and a user asks an obvious, complicated, or super niche question, save yourself some time and just tell them to “Google that sh*t.”

   • Them: “Can someone explain quantum computing?”
   • You: “Bro… 🙃 just GTS, it’s too hard to explain.”
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How to Respond to “GTS” Online

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   Say goodbye or goodnight to respond to “go to sleep.” Nwodo notes, “The typical response to GTS (‘go to sleep’ in a texting context) is something to end the conversation. Usually, a 'have a great night' or ' no problem' would suffice if the other person says they're going to sleep. If someone tells you to go to sleep, then you [could] respond with something like 'heck no', 'you first', or 'lowkey that's a good idea.'”

   • Them: “Oh man, I’m about to pass out. I’m gonna gts now. Talk later!”
   • You: “Ok, sleep well! I’ll text you tomorrow :)”
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   Say “okay” or just Google the info to respond to “Google that sh*t.” If someone tells you to Google something, you don’t necessarily have to respond to that comment–just Google the thing! That said, you could agree or even apologize to the person if you want to.

   • Them: “Dude, just GTS!”
   • You: “🫡 okay, sorry! This is my first time visiting this sub…”
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   Reply with more fun details to respond to “good times.” If you’re reminiscing with a friend about a past experience over online DMs and they say “GTS,” add in some of your favorite memories from that day. It’s a way to keep the conversation moving forward and bond over the experience. For example:

   • Them: “Thinking about Carlos’s sketch show last weekend haha. Gts!”
   • You: “Agreed! I laughed so hard at the awkward cashier character he did.”
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   Match their excitement if they’re talking about good times. “GTS” implies good vibes and high energy. Reply with an excited string of emojis (like “🎉🎉🎉”) or a fun exclamation like “Wooo!” For example, if a friend sends you a selfie snap from their vacation with “Gts in Miami!” for a caption, you could say:

   • “🔥🔥🔥”
   • “Lookin’ good!”
   • “Yaaass!”
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   Continue the conversation. Someone could be saying “gts” (good times) to signal they have to end the conversation or that they agree with you. So, depending on what they’re signaling, change the subject, keep chatting about what you were talking about, or pick up the conversation later. For example:

   • You: “Remember when we went to Punch Bowl Social?”
   • Them: “Yeah!!! gts”
   • You: “We should go back there soon!”
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Alternate Meanings of "GTS"

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   Some people might use "GTS" to stand for "Going through sh*t." Use it this way when you’re going through a rough time and somebody asks how you’re doing. It’s a way to signal you’re stressed without having to go into too much detail. For example:

   • Them: “Hey, how are you?”
   • You: “I’ve been better, really gts this week”
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   In the automotive industry, “GTS” means “Gran Turismo Sport.” Car manufacturers like Porsche use “GTS” to denote that their car is a “Gran Turismo Sport,” meaning they can handle extensive distances (like on racetracks). GTS cars also have more power than standard cars, and are typically for drivers who want more excitement behind the wheel.
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