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So, you get a message from a friend with 3 random letters: smt. That’s not a word—what are they trying to say? Believe it or not, a simple “smt” can mean and abbreviate many things in the digital world. Keep reading to learn what your friend is trying to tell you in a text message, Instagram post, or TikTok comment.
Things You Should Know
- “SMT” often means “sucking my teeth” in texting to show disapproval or annoyance.
- On Instagram, “smt” is most commonly used to say, “Send me this” when sharing a post.
- TikTok users put “smt” in captions and comments to shorten the word “something.”
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- “smt” and “SMT” are used interchangeably, depending on the typer’s preference.Thanks
- The meanings of “smt” can be used across all social media platforms and while texting, so check the context of the message to discover what someone means exactly.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://techsips.com/tiktok-slang-what-does-acronyms-mean-on-tiktok/
- ↑ https://outofthe925.com/what-does-smt-mean-on-instagram/
- ↑ https://technomean.com/what-does-smt-mean-on-instagram/
- ↑ https://dada.cs.washington.edu/smt/
- ↑ https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/surface-mount-technology
- ↑ https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/spinal-manipulation-what-you-need-to-know
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