PG
noun9 senses
Broadcasting, Film, Media, Television India, Philippines, UK, US, Abbreviation, Initialism Initialism of parental guidance, a rating for a film that may be viewed by minors at their parents' discretion.
- I've had it. That's it George! For one year now, I've been providing X-rated entertainment and you reciprocate with PG! It's an iniquitous arrangement!1979, Blake Edwards, 10, spoken by Neighbor:
UK, Abbreviation, Initialism Initialism of paying guest.
India, Broadly paying guest house
- While a significant number of PGs in the city have shut down over the last year, many others are struggling to stay afloat.2025 June 2, Sneha Ramesh, “Crises-hit PGs on the brink in Bengaluru”, in Deccan Herald:
Ball games, Basketball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports Abbreviation, Initialism Initialism of point guard.
Abbreviation, Initialism, Slang Initialism of paregoric, a painkiller.
- Taking along a pint of P.G. and a large supply of goof balls to taper off.1948, William S. Burroughs, letter, 30 Nov 1948
Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Abbreviation, Initialism Initialism of proteoglycan.
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Abbreviation, Initialism Initialism of propylene glycol.
Abbreviation, Initialism Initialism of phosphogypsum.
India, Abbreviation, Initialism Initialism of postgraduate.
- This new plan builds on this foundation, with the government noting a remarkable 127% increase in MBBS seats and a 143% rise in PG seats since 2014.2025 September 24, Priyanka Sharma, “Cabinet approves plan to add over 10,000 new MBBS and PG medical seats across India”, in Livemint: