GM

What Does GM Mean?

GM means "Good Morning," "Genetically Modified," "Good Move," "General Motors," and "Game Master."

The abbreviation GM is commonly used in texting, speech and print. Here are explanations of some of the most popular definitions:

Good Morning

GM is most often used in texting with the meaning "Good Morning." In this context, GM is a straightforward salutation.

Of note:

• When text messaging incurs a cost (e.g., SMS messaging), people tend not to wish each other "Good Morning." However, such niceties have become far more common since sending them became free.
• The most common meaning of GM used to be General Motors (see below), but the rise of free messaging services like WhatsApp and Messenger has increased the use of GM with the meaning "Good Morning" to the extent that it is now the most common definition.

Genetically Modified

GM is now widely used, especially in print, with the meaning "Genetically Modified." In this context GM refers to organisms that have been altered through genetic-engineering techniques (commonly to produce medicine and food).

General Motors

With its headquarters in Detroit, General Motors Company (known as GM) is an American car manufacturer. After bankruptcy and restructuring in 2009, GM became General Motors Company LLC (but maintained the name GM). GM manufactures Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Opel, and Vauxhall vehicles (among others).

Good Move

GM is also used as a common response during online gaming with the meaning "Good Move" to congratulate a player for a shrewd move. Such a move is usually one that puts the sender under pressure (i.e., a move similar to "check" in chess).

Game Master

A "Game Master" is a person who runs or referees a Massively-Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG).

Example of GM Used in a Text