SMH

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat

SMH
Stands forShaking my head
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

SMH stands for Shaking my head, a texting and chat abbreviation.

Expresses disappointment, disapproval or disbelief at something foolish, like a head-shake in text. Often used in reaction to news, bad decisions or other people's behavior.

Example: Smh, people still don't know how to merge on the highway.

Usage notes

Spread in the mid-2000s and became one of Twitter's signature abbreviations. Variants include SMDH (shaking my damn head). Acceptable in casual chat but can sound judgmental, so it may sting if aimed at a colleague.

More texting and chat abbreviations

  • RN – Right now
  • ROFL – Rolling on the floor laughing
  • ROFLMAO – Rolling on the floor laughing my a** off
  • RUOK – Are you OK?
  • SM – So much
  • SMDH – Shaking my damn head
  • SN – Screen name
  • SOL – S*** out of luck
  • SOZ – Sorry
  • SRSLY – Seriously
  • SRY – Sorry
  • STFU – Shut the f*** up

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