phrase Internet Slang

NVM

/ˌɛnviːˈɛm/ · phrase · informal

'Never mind' — the retreat text after you figure it out or change your mind.

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Definitions

1

A loaded, sulky 'never mind' that actually means you're upset and want them to ask what's wrong.

“'nvm, forget I said anything.'”
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2

Short for 'never mind.' Cancels or withdraws something you just asked or said.

“'where's the... nvm, found it.'”
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3

A way to drop a topic, telling someone not to worry about it anymore.

“'nvm, it's not important.'”
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NVM In A Sentence

nvm i figured out the wifi
asked a dumb question, nvm lol
'what's wrong' 'nvm it's fine'

Origin & Usage

A texting contraction of 'never mind,' driven by the desire to type quickly. It's been standard SMS shorthand since the early 2000s.

Variants never mindnm (sometimes)nevermind
Tags #acronym#texting#american

People Also Ask

What does nvm mean in texting?

It means 'never mind.' It cancels a question or drops a topic you no longer need to discuss.

Is nvm passive-aggressive?

It can be. A flat 'nvm' after sharing a feeling often signals you're hurt and don't want to push the subject.

Is nvm the same as nm?

Not exactly. 'nvm' is 'never mind,' while 'nm' usually means 'nothing much' (or sometimes 'never mind'), so context matters.

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