GGWP stands for "good game, well played." It is a more respectful version of GG. It adds "well played," which acknowledges skill, not just participation. It is used at the end of a match, especially a close one. It is a compliment. It says, "You challenged me, and I respect that."

GGWP is common in competitive games. It is typed in chat, sometimes by the winner, sometimes by the loser. It is a way to end a match on a positive note. It is also a way to show class. A player who types GGWP after a loss is not salty. They are gracious.

Related acronyms

• GG: good game, simpler.
• WP: well played, the second half.
• GLHF: good luck, have fun, at the start.
• EZ: easy, the opposite of respect.

GGWP is a small courtesy. It does not take much effort. It can change the tone of a match. Instead of ending in anger, it ends in respect. That is worth three letters. Or four. The acronym is a handshake. It is a good way to say goodbye.