SAM

What Does SAM Mean in a Text?

SAM means "Surface-to-Air Missile," "Single Asian Male," and "Stop Annoying Me."

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meaning of SAM

SAM also means "Single Asian Male" and "Stop Annoying Me."

Summary of Key Points for the First Definition of SAM

"Surface-to-Air Missile" is a common definition for SAM in the media and in military circles.
SAM
Definition:Surface-to-Air Missile
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4

4: Difficult to guess

Typical Users:typical user

Adults

Summary of Key Points for Second Definition

"Single Asian Male" is a common definition for SAM on dating sites, such as Craigslist, Tinder, Zoosk and Match.com.
SAM
Definition:Single Asian Male
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3
3: Guessable
Typical Users:typical user

Adults

Summary of Key Points for Third Definition

"Stop Annoying Me" is a common definition for SAM on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, and X (Twitter).
SAM
Definition:Stop Annoying Me
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of SAM Used in a Text

SAM
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