abbreviation
nvm
en-vee-EM
Nvm (abbreviation) means Never mind; used to withdraw a question or comment you have just made, usually because you have found the answer or decided it does not matter. Example: “Do you know when the shop shuts? nvm, it says online.”
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internet slang Never mind; used to withdraw a question or comment you have just made, usually because you have found the answer or decided it does not matter.
"Do you know when the shop shuts? nvm, it says online."
"nvm, I sorted it."
How to use nvm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishText shorthand for "forget I asked".
When to use it
Texting and chat only; write "never mind" in anything formal.
Memory tip
Send it as its own message right after the question you are cancelling, and add why, so it does not sound sulky.
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Common pairings
nvm found it
nvm sorted
nvm it's fine
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Etymology
An initialism of "never mind".
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between nvm and nm?
nvm only means "never mind". nm usually means "not much", though it can mean "never mind" too, so nvm is the clearer choice when you want to cancel a question.
Is nvm passive-aggressive?
It can read that way if it replaces an answer to something someone asked you, or if it follows a long wait for a reply. Sent immediately after your own question, it simply means you no longer need it — adding "found it" or "sorted" removes any doubt.
How do you respond to nvm?
If it followed their own question, a short "ok" or "👍" is enough. If it sounds like something is wrong, asking "you sure?" or "what were you going to say?" gives them room to explain.
What is the meaning of nvm?
"nvm" (abbreviation) means never mind; used to withdraw a question or comment you have just made, usually because you have found the answer or decided it does not matter.
