TM

What Does TM Mean in a Text?

The abbreviation TM is widely used to mean "Trust Me," "Text Message," "Tomorrow," and "Too Much." TM is also recognized as an abbreviation of "Trademark." It is also used to refer to "Transcendental Meditation."

Here is more information about each of these definitions with examples.

Trust Me

TM is used to mean "Trust Me" to reassure the recipient that the sender is right and to add emphasis to a message. For example:

• TM, you wouldn't want to mess with Lee when she's tired!

• There is no way he will ever do that. TM.

Text Message

TM is used with the meaning "Text Message," when referring to any type of text-based instant messaging service, such as SMS, WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. For example:

• Lee: I should be there by midnight.
• Ali: Great! Send me a TM when you're 10 minutes away.

Tomorrow

TM is also commonly used to mean "Tomorrow." For example:

• Sam: Will you be in TM?
• Terry: I'm not sure about TM, but definitely on Friday.

TM is just one of many abbreviations that mean "Tomorrow." Others include:

• 2M.
• 2MM.
• 2MOZ.

Too Much

TM is also used with the meaning "Too Much." In this context it is typically used humorously to describe a person or their actions, or to express admiration or disgust. For example:

• Ha ha! You're TM!


• TM! Stop now, before I vomit.

"Too Much" is the title of a 2019 song from Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen.

Carly Rae Jepsen - Too Much [Official Music Video]

Trademark

TM is widely used, both online and offline, to mean "Trademark." A trademark is a recognizable sign, symbol or name legally registered by a company, which means it cannot be used by anyone else. For example:

• Jack: Why does your brother have TM on the end of his Twitter handle?
• Lisa: He thinks it looks cool if you trademark your name.

In 2016 the Icelandic government launched a lawsuit against the British frozen food chain, Iceland. They claimed their country was unable to promote itself because the grocery company owns the Trademark registration for the name "Iceland."

Transcendental Meditation

TM is sometimes used to refer to "Transcendental Meditation." TM is a form of meditation created by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in India, in the mid-1950s. The TM technique is one of the most widely practiced forms of meditation.

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TM also means "Trust Me," "Text Message," "Tomorrow," "Too Much," and "Transcendental Meditation."

Summary of Key Points for First Definition

"Trust Me" is the most common definition for TM on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (Twitter).

TM
Definition:	Trust Me
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Second Definition

"Text Message" is another common definition for TM.

TM
Definition:	Text Message
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Third Definition

TM also means "Tomorrow."

TM
Definition:	Tomorrow
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Fourth Definition

TM also means "Too Much."

TM
Definition:	Too Much
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	3: Guessable
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Fifth Definition

TM is widely used with the meaning "Trademark."

TM
Definition:	Trademark
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

Summary of Key Points for Sixth Definition

TM also means "Transcendental Meditation."

TM
Definition:	Transcendental Meditation
Type:	Abbreviation
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Adults

An Academic Look at TM

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

When used with the meaning "Too Much" TM can be used as an interjection (i.e., a word used to express feeling or sudden emotion) or an adjective (i.e., a describing word). For example:

• Val: So then the dog pooped all over the kitchen! It was a horrible color, all...
• Jim: TM! Stop now. Please!

(Here, TM is being used as an interjection.)

• Hannah: Jack is TM! He always makes me laugh.
• Lee: Yes, I'm sure he is.

(Here, the adjective TM modifies (describes) the noun Jack.)

Example of TM Used in a Text

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