DTM
DTM (abbreviation) means doing too much: used to say that someone is overreacting, showing off or putting far more effort into something than it deserves. Example: “Three paragraphs about a late reply? DTM.”
How to Use DTM
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn texting it means someone is overdoing it.
The slang sense belongs to casual messaging and social media and is usually a light criticism rather than a serious one. The mapping sense is technical and always written in capitals.
As slang it works like the adjective extra, describing behaviour rather than an amount of work.
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
Three paragraphs about a late reply? _____.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does DTM mean in a text message?
It usually stands for doing too much, a way of telling someone they are overreacting or trying too hard. It is teasing rather than harsh in most exchanges.
What is the difference between a DTM and a DSM?
A digital terrain model shows the bare ground with buildings and trees stripped out. A digital surface model keeps everything the survey saw, so rooftops and tree canopies appear as part of the surface.