LMK

What Does LMK Mean in a Text?

LMK (Let Me Know) means "get back to me with an update or an answer." It has become very common in texting, internet chat rooms and even formal emails.

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When I write LMK, I mean this:

meaning of LMK

The image shows a man waiting by the phone for an answer, having sent "LMK" to a friend.

Summary of Key Points

"Let Me Know" is the most common definition for LMK on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
LMK
Definition:Let Me Know
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Examples of LMK in Sentences

Here are examples of LMK being used in sentences:
  • Tony: I can't come out tonight if my wages don't go in the bank.
  • Jordan: Okay, LMK.
  • LMK if you have any questions.

An Academic Look at LMK

LMK is an imperative (i.e., an order). It can be used as a standalone imperative sentence. For example:
  • Tony: I might be late this afternoon.
  • Jordan: LMK
LMK can also take a direct object and be included in a longer sentence. For example:
  • Jordan: LMK the agenda before tomorrow please.
  • (Here, the agenda is the direct object of LMK.)

Example of LMK Used in a Text

LMK
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