NM

What Does NM Mean in a Text?

NM means "Never Mind," "Nothing Much," "No Messages," and "Never Married."

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When I write NM, I mean this:

meaning of NM

"Never Mind"

Summary of Key Points

First Definition for NM

NM means "Never Mind." This is the most common definition for NM on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter).
NM
Definition:Never Mind
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Second Definition for NM

This meaning was also noted:
NM
Definition:Nothing Much
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Third Definition for NM

This meaning was also noted, but it is not common:
NM
Definition:No Messages
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Fourth Definition for NM

NM also means "Never Married." This is the most common definition for NM on online dating sites, such as Craigslist, Tinder, Zoosk and Match.com, as well as in text messages and on adult chat forums:
NM
Definition:Never Married
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 3

3: Guessable

Typical Users:typical user
Adults

Example of NM Used in a Text

NM
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