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.
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.
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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.
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.Image for TM
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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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