TMD

What Does TMD Mean?

TMD means "Too Much Detail." The abbreviation TMD is typically used with the meaning "Too Much Detail" in response to someone giving more information than is necessary (e.g., details of a date or a medical condition). TMD usually conveys discomfort, or even shock or horror, on the part of the sender.

TMD can also be used when someone makes a situation too complicated by overthinking it.

Abbreviations with similar meanings to TMI include:

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When I write TMD, I mean this: meaning of TMD "Whoa, TMD!"

Summary of Key Points

"Too Much Detail" is the most common definition for TMD on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
TMD
Definition:Too Much Detail
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

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Examples of TMD in Sentences

Here are examples of TMD being used in conversations:
  • Adrian: Did you read my theatre review?
  • Raf: I Just skimmed it. TMD for me.
  • Janice: The dentist had to drill my tooth into four pieces to get it out.
  • Simeon: Ugh! TMD!

An Academic Look at TMD

As it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e.,"Tee Emm Dee"), TMD is classified as an initialism abbreviation. Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are spoken like words.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have just said "Too Much Detail," or something like "Don't tell me any more" or "stop over-complicating things," instead of using TMD.

Example of TMD Used in a Text

TMD

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See Also

2MI (Too Much Information) TMI (Too Much Information) TMTH (Too Much To Handle) TMTT (Too Much To Text) WTMI (Way Too Much Information!)