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What does SNM mean?
SNM is an acronym which means “say no more”. It’s used in a conversation to tell someone that you have a complete understanding of a particular topic or situation — and nothing else needs to be said or done.
Alternatively, SNM can be used in a situation where you don’t want someone else to continue speaking. For example, they may be telling you a disgusting story, or they may be getting on your nerves. Using SNM can stop them abruptly, especially when they’re talking.
How is SNM used?
SNM is often used over the internet or text, as a shorthand way of “say no more.” Like other acronyms, it helps users of instant messaging get a message across much quicker than if they were to type out the full word.
Is SNM Vulgar?
SNM is not vulgar, like a swear word or other acronyms.
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Is SNM Formal or Informal?
SNM is very informal. It shouldn’t be used with professional colleagues in work settings — especially over email — and only with family or friends.
It should be used on instant messaging platforms, like iMessage, Snapchat, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, alongside other social media platforms.
Etymology of SNM
The word “say” has a German and Dutch origin, being related to the words zeggen and sagen respectively. It’s also rooted in the Old English word secgan, which means to “utter, inform, speak, tell or relate”.
The word “no” is also derived from Old English, from the word na or ne, which meant none, not or any.
The word “more” has origins in the Old English word “mara”, meaning more, which itself is derived from the Proto-Germanic word maizo.
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How Can SNM be Used in a Sentence?
Here’s an example of how SNM can be used:
Laura: I was really hoping you’d get me something for Valentines…
Simon: SNM, I’ll do what I can.
Another example is:
Bob: I think you’ve made a mistake bro. Remember when…
Timothy: SNM bro, I got you.
Frequency, Usage and Trends of SNM
According to Google Trends, interest in SNM peaked in February 2011. Since then, interest in SNM has slowly been decreasing.
The greatest search interest has been from Somalia.
What Else Does SNM stand for?
Show No Mercy
Seikai No Monshou
Sadistic and Masochistic
Syndicato Nuevo Mexico
Society of Nuclear medicine
Slovak National Museum
Static Noise Margin
Strategic Niche Management
Singapore National Museum
Slave and Master
Student Nurse-midwife
Square Nautical Mile
Small Noise Model
Social Network Management
Sprint Network Manager
Switch Network Manager
System Notification Message
Subject Named Member
Sprint Network Manager
Special Nuclear Material
Sore No More
Somaliland National Movement
Single Nation Model
Subnet Mask
