CTM
What Does CTM Mean in a Text?
The abbreviation CTM means "Chat to Me" and "Chuckling to Myself." Here is more information about each of these definitions of CTM.Chat to Me
On social media sites such as Snapchat, CTM is often used with the meaning "Chat To Me." It is an invitation to engage in a conversation at that moment.CTM is similar in meaning and use to abbreviations such as TTM / T2M ("Talk To Me"). It implies a more immediate connection than HMU ("Hit Me Up") or GBTM ("Get Back To Me").
Chuckling to Myself
When used with the meaning "Chuckling to Myself," CTM indicates that the sender has found something amusing but, perhaps, not very amusing.CTM is yet another attempt to avoid using the now "uncool" LOL ("Laugh Out Loud").
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CTM is an invitation to a conversation or an expression of mirth.
Summary of Key Points
First Definition of CTM
"Chat to Me" is the most common definition for CTM on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.CTM | |
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Definition: | Chat to Me |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Second Definition of CTM
"Chuckling to Myself" is another definition for CTM.CTM | |
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Definition: | Chuckling to Myself |
Type: | Abbreviation |
Guessability: | 4: Difficult to guess |
Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at CTM
Whether used with the meaning "Chat to Me" or "Chuckling to Myself," CTM is classified as an initialism abbreviation, as it is pronounced one letter at a time.Other examples of initialisms are: Initialisms are different to acronyms, which are abbreviations spoken as words. For example:
Example of CTM Used in a Text
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Snapchat Emojis CWUYL (chat with you later) LTNC (long time no chat) NMJC (not much just chat) WECHAT (Chinese social media and messaging app) WUWCB (what do you want to chat about?)Quiz
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