What does WTM mean?

With the rise of social media, acronyms have become the standard of communication.

But while some people have no problem deciphering new terms and quickly, those who are less tech-savvy may still have trouble communicating fluently.

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What does WTM mean?

“Wtm” usually stands for what the problem or migration is.

Abbreviation is a way to ask if someone is okay or to ask what is going on.

It is mainly used in messaging and on social media – such as Snapchat and Instagram – by teenagers and most adults.

It doesn’t have to have a question mark.

When did it start?

No exact origin for “wtm” is known.

But as part of popular Internet slang, this abbreviation most likely has its roots in the rise of social networking and messaging.

Used in chat rooms, online games and other network services, its main function is to facilitate communication, making it faster to respond or post.

#wtm is also popular on social networking sites.

Although more common now, the base of internet slang was created around 1979 when new computer products and services were first introduced.

However, acronyms served their purpose before the internet as people looking for love in personal advertising would use terms like WLTM – want to meet – and GSOH – sense of humour.

Are there other acronyms in the text?

Thanks to the age of social media and messaging, there are now hundreds of acronyms used on a regular basis.

Some have been popularized in music videos – think Justin Bieber’s ‘What Do You Mean’ (WYM) and Katy Perry’s Last Friday Night (TGIF).

While others have even earned a place in the Oxford English Dictionary – such as ‘vv’ and ‘ie.’

Based on slicktext, some of the most common acronyms include:

• LMK: Let me know
• NVM: Never mind
• TBH: Honestly
• BRB: Come back now
• LOL: Laugh out loud
• TTYL: Talk to you later
• HMU: Hit me
• FWIW: For what it’s worth
• IMO: Follow me
• TBD: Decided
• As soon as possible
• NP: It’s okay