This article was co-authored by How.com.vn staff writer, Bailey Cho. Bailey Cho is an Editing Fellow at How.com.vn, based in Dallas, TX. She has over 2 years of editorial experience, with work published in student journals and lifestyle publications. Bailey graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Advertising and a Minor in Business.
There are 7 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page.
This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources.
This article has been viewed 1,065 times.
Learn more...
You may have seen “LMR” over text or social media, but what exactly does it mean? This popular abbreviation is a shortened form of the phrase “Like my recent,” which is a request for people to like your most recent post. In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about “LMR,” including its meaning, usage, and alternative meanings, plus other related abbreviations you can add to your slang vocabulary.
Things You Should Know
- “LMR” is the shortened version of the phrase “Like my recent” in texting and social media.
- Upload “LMR” on your story with a screenshot of your latest post, or text your friend “LMR” to get more likes.
- Alternatively, “LMR” may stand for “Last minute resistance” or “Land Mobile Radio.”
Steps
Alternative Meanings of “LMR”
- Last Minute Resistance In the incel community, “LMR” stands for “Last minute resistance,” or the moment a woman revokes sexual consent. In this context, the term describes a situation that takes place right before intercourse is about to happen.[3]
- Land Mobile Radio Outside of social media, “LMR” is an abbreviation for “Land Mobile Radio,” or a two-way communication between radio receivers.[4] It’s what allows public safety operations to be effective (and possible), and it’s used by emergency responders in every level of the government, including police, firefighters, and the military.[5]
Expert Q&A
Tips
References
- ↑ https://7esl.com/lmr/
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2011/01/asking-for-a-favor-the
- ↑ https://7esl.com/lmr/
- ↑ https://www.psbninnovationalliance.ca/faq/lmr.php
- ↑ https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/LMR%20101_508FINAL_0_0.pdf
- ↑ https://slang.net/meaning/f4f
- ↑ https://www.slang.org/sfs-meaning-definition/
- ↑ https://slang.net/meaning/lb
About This Article
Is this article up to date?
⚠️ Disclaimer:
Content from Wiki How English language website. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License; additional terms may apply.
Wiki How does not encourage the violation of any laws, and cannot be responsible for any violations of such laws, should you link to this domain, or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.
- - A few of these subjects are frequently censored by educational, governmental, corporate, parental and other filtering schemes.
- - Some articles may contain names, images, artworks or descriptions of events that some cultures restrict access to
- - Please note: Wiki How does not give you opinion about the law, or advice about medical. If you need specific advice (for example, medical, legal, financial or risk management), please seek a professional who is licensed or knowledgeable in that area.
- - Readers should not judge the importance of topics based on their coverage on Wiki How, nor think a topic is important just because it is the subject of a Wiki article.