nm
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for nm, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Abbreviation — Not much; the standard reply in texting to "what are you doing?" or "what's up?".
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. abbreviation internet slang
Not much; the standard reply in texting to "what are you doing?" or "what's up?".
“— wyd — nm, just watching something”
2. abbreviation internet slang
Never mind; used to cancel a question you have just asked or a point you were making.
“Do you know where the charger — nm, found it.”
How to Use Nm
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Lower-case nm in texting and in scientific units; NM in capitals is New Mexico or a nautical mile.
Etymology
An initialism, standing in different contexts for "not much", "never mind", nanometre or nautical mile.
Full origin of nm →Frequently Asked Questions
What does nm mean in a text?
Most often "not much", answering a question like "wyd" or "what's up". If it appears on its own straight after a question the sender asked, it means "never mind" instead — they have worked it out or lost interest.
What is the difference between nm and nvm?
nvm only ever means "never mind". nm is ambiguous and usually means "not much", so if you want to cancel a question clearly, nvm is the safer choice.
Is nm nanometre or nautical mile?
Context decides. In physics, optics and chip manufacturing it is the nanometre and is always lower case. In navigation and aviation it is the nautical mile, more often written NM to avoid the clash.