{"id":137840,"date":"2020-12-20T09:40:01","date_gmt":"2020-12-20T06:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-does-nm-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/"},"modified":"2020-12-20T09:40:01","modified_gmt":"2020-12-20T06:40:01","slug":"what-does-nm-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-nm-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Does \u201cNM\u201d Mean, and How Do You Use It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ee7c4e1b9e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ee7c4e1b9e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-nm-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#%E2%80%9CNot_Much%E2%80%9D\" >\u201cNot Much\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-nm-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#The_History_of_NM\" >The History of NM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-nm-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#Not_Much_Is_Happening\" >Not Much Is Happening<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-nm-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#Indicating_Availability\" >Indicating Availability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-nm-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#Not_Much_vs_Never_Mind\" >Not Much vs. Never Mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-does-nm-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/#How_to_Use_NM\" >How to Use NM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Does \u201cNM\u201d Mean, and How Do You Use It?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_703722\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-703722 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xwoman-making-not-much-hand-sign.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.uwdeFJdr1X.jpg\" alt=\"A woman making a hand gesture with two fingers to indicate something is small.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/upset-excited-young-beautiful-african-american-1854270664\" data-credittext=\"Jihan Nafiaa Zahri\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/upset-excited-young-beautiful-african-american-1854270664\">Jihan Nafiaa Zahri\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Have you ever asked someone what they\u2019re doing and gotten a short, two-letter answer in response? We\u2019ll explain what \u201cnm\u201d means, and how to use it in your texts properly.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CNot_Much%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>\u201cNot Much\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NM means \u201cnot much.\u201d It\u2019s often used to respond to \u201cwhat\u2019s up?\u201d or \u201cwhat are you up to?\u201d It\u2019s a very common initialism in texts and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> platforms. It\u2019s considered a noncommittal answer that needs to be followed up to lead into an engaged conversation.<\/p>\n<p>Like other internet acronyms, it\u2019s mostly used in lowercase, rather than uppercase letters. It can also act as a complete sentence when used to answer a question. NM can also mean \u201cnothing much\u201d instead of \u201cnot much,\u201d but they\u2019re interchangeable. Whether you read the letter \u201cn\u201d as \u201cnothing\u201d or \u201cnot\u201d is up to you.<\/p>\n<p>NM is also commonly paired with the acronym HBU (how about you?) as a way to throw the question back at the person asking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Does &#8220;HBU&#8221; Mean, and How Do You Use It?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_History_of_NM\"><\/span>The History of NM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NM got its start in early internet chatrooms and message boards, like most online acronyms. The first definition of it on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.urbandictionary.com\/define.php?term=nm\">Urban Dictionary<\/a> dates back to 2002.<\/p>\n<p>It rose to popularity when it was used in Instant Messaging <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s, such as AIM or Yahoo. It originated as a quick and thoughtless response to online small talk that would precede actual conversations. Here\u2019s an example of a conversation using the term:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Person A: \u201c<\/strong>What\u2019s up?\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Person B: \u201c<\/strong>nm. Hbu?\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Person A: \u201c<\/strong>nm.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nowadays, it\u2019s quite popular in texting apps, such as WhatsApp, iMessage, and Viber. It\u2019s also used in community chat boxes, such as in Discord or online gaming chats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>RIP AIM, the Messaging App AOL Never Wanted<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_Much_Is_Happening\"><\/span>Not Much Is Happening<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NM is usually used to denote that not a lot is happening or that someone is looking for something interesting to do. NM is very frequently used by young people who are bored at home.<\/p>\n<p>However, just because you say \u201cnm\u201d doesn\u2019t always mean you have nothing to do. Sometimes, nm is used to signal that things are mostly the same. If someone is asked if something is going on at work, a reply of nm might indicate nothing particularly new has happened.<\/p>\n<p>Because it\u2019s short and lacking details, nm doesn\u2019t actually start conversations. For the most part, it\u2019s used to make small talk with someone before getting into an actual discussion.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indicating_Availability\"><\/span>Indicating Availability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_703723\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-703723 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xman-texting-on-smartphone.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.diIcdPTF_G.jpg\" alt=\"A man using a smartphone.\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/happy-man-using-mobile-phone-home-400680607\" data-credittext=\"wavebreakmedia\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/happy-man-using-mobile-phone-home-400680607\">wavebreakmedia\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another use of NM is to indicate your availability. For example, if you ask someone what they\u2019re planning to do tomorrow, and they respond with \u201cnm,\u201d it can mean they have some free time. This could then be followed by an invitation to a social event.<\/p>\n<p>NM can also be used even if you\u2019re not yet available. If someone you\u2019d like to spend time with asks what you\u2019re doing, you might say \u201cnm,\u201d even if you\u2019re busy doing something. This signals that you\u2019ll be available for whatever activity they have in mind.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_Much_vs_Never_Mind\"><\/span>Not Much vs. Never Mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another definition of nm is \u201cnever mind.\u201d While this usage was widespread in early IRC chatrooms and messengers, \u201cNVM\u201d is now a more common abbreviation for never mind.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you might still encounter those who use \u201cnm\u201d to mean \u201cnever mind.\u201d To figure out which usage is in play, you can look for clues within the context of the conversation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Does &#8220;NVM&#8221; Mean, and How Do You Use It?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_NM\"><\/span>How to Use NM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even when compared to other acronyms, nm is very informal. That\u2019s why it\u2019s best to use it only among friends or nonprofessional settings. It\u2019s also not commonly spoken out loud; most people say \u201cnot much\u201d or \u201cnothing much\u201d during in-person conversations.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few examples of how NM might be used in online conversations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cnm, same old, same old.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cNM. How about you?\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cnm. Just doing homework.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cNM. 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