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atm
What does atm mean?
Stands for "at the moment," describing the current state of things. Not to be confused with the cash machine.
"I'm not free atm, but maybe tonight."
Origin
A chat abbreviation for the phrase "at the moment."
Frequently asked questions
What does ATM mean in texting?
In chat, ATM stands for "at the moment," describing how things stand right now, like "I'm at work atm."
Does ATM mean the cash machine?
It can, but in texting it usually means "at the moment." Context tells you which: "free atm?" is time, "find an ATM" is the cash machine.
How do you use ATM in a sentence?
Use it to describe your current situation, such as "I'm not free atm" or "nothing's happening atm."
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