/M

What Does /M Mean?

/M means "Metaphorically."

/M (usually typed /m) is a tone indicator, used to indicate that a comment is meant to be taken metaphrically.

/M contrasts with the tone indicator /LI (literally).

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Summary of Key Points

"Metaphorically" is the most common definition for /M on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
/M
Definition:Metaphorically
Type:Cyber Term
Guessability:
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

Example of /M Used in a Text

/M

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See Also

/G (genuine) /GEN (genuine question) /HJ (half-joking) /IJ (I'm Joking, Inside Joke) /J (joking) /LH (lighthearted) /LI (literally) /NEG (negative connotation) /NEU (neutral) /NM (not mad) /NSRS (not serious) /PC (positive connotation) /POS (positive connotation) /RT (rhetorical question) /TH (threat) /X (sexual intent)