You’re not alone if you’ve come across “GC” on Snapchat and have no idea what it means. Snapchat seems to have a language of its own and is creating new terms out of thin air daily. So what does “GC” mean?
The most likely meaning of “GC” is Group chat, a feature on Snapchat that allows you to chat with multiple friends simultaneously. Other possible meanings of “GC” include Good Chat, Graphic Content, Good Call, and many more.
Just like the ever-changing trends in social media, the social language is constantly evolving. GC is one of the many short forms people use on Snapchat (and other social media platforms). If you get confused with these abbreviations, you’re not alone. But don’t worry, we’re here to help.
We’ll decode what GC means on Snapchat and how you can use it in your daily chats.
GC, As Group Chat
When people talk about some “GC” for planning a baby shower, bachelorette party, or something a group does together, they’re most probably referring to a Snapchat Group Chat.
For example:
- A: Hey, can I join your GC?
- B: Yes, I will add you to our GC.
With a group chat, you can share snaps, chat, and stay in touch with your friends in one place. A Snapchat Group Chat can be between you and up to 62 other people.
GC, As Good Call
This is usually used after someone suggests and you want to show your agreement. It can be used as an alternative to ‘sounds good’ or ‘I’m down.’
Here’s an example:
- A: Hey, do you want to get some coffee?
- B: GC! I could use a pick-me-up.
GC can also be used as an acknowledgment after someone makes a good point. For example:
- A: I think we should study for our exams together.
- B: GC. I definitely need all the help I can get.
GC, As Good Chat
Often used as an expression of goodwill, GC can be a quick and straightforward way to end a conversation. It’s a way of saying that you enjoyed talking to the person and would like to do so again.
You can use it like this:
- A: Hey, I’m going to bed now. Thanks for the good chat!
- B: It was nice chatting with you. GC!
GC, As Graphic Content
This is a less common meaning of GC, but it’s still worth knowing. If you see someone posting a graphic image or video on Snapchat (or any other social media platform), they might caption it with “GC” as a warning. This is to let others know that the content might be disturbing or offensive.
Other Less Common Meanings of “GC”
GC can also mean:
- Golf course
- Girl’s crush
- God’s creation
- Good Condition
- Gentleman’s Club
- Getting Crunk
- Great Closing (in sales)
And there are probably many more.
Conclusion
These are just a few of the most common meanings of GC on Snapchat (and other social media platforms). As you can see, it’s a versatile acronym that can be used in various ways. So now you’ll be able to join in on all the group chat fun and know exactly what people are talking about.
FAQs
To start a group chat, open the app and go to your Chats screen. Then, tap the New Chat icon in the top-right corner. From there, you can select up to 62 friends to add to your group chat. Once you’ve selected all the friends you want to add, just tap the blue Chat button.
A regular chat is just between you and one other person. As the name suggests, a group chat is between you and multiple people. Group chats allow you to share snaps and chat with up to 62 people in one place.
This is short for “in a group chat.” So if you see someone say they’re “in a GC,” they’re just saying they’re currently chatting with a group of people.
