What does SMH stand for?

We all know how handy abbreviations are when trying to communicate through text, social media or email but at times things can get a lot confusing. The aim of abbreviations is defeated the time your receiver does not understand the acronym you sent him or her. Many people know the meaning of abbreviations such as LOL (Laugh out loud) and BRB(Be right back), but there are innumerable new ones which leave them perplexed due to their less usage compared to others. One such acronym is SMH. So, what exactly does SMH mean? Is it a new acronym?

Let us try to understand what does SMH stand for? ‘SMH’ means ‘shaking my head.' It is seen as a famed online acronym that youth of today like to use in their various posts on social media or in text messages to show similar physical body language of shaking their head in dismay.

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Example:
Rose: I won’t be able to come to the movies this Saturday. Kindly, carry on with your other friends.
Sam: SMH!

How To Use It Right?

Did you know there aren’t any properly formulated rules for using the aforementioned acronym? You may type it as you like which means you can type it in either uppercase or lowercase letters may be with a phrase or on its own.

Its usage is mostly to emphasize on a more expressive reaction that words really can’t do it alone. Also, it is much easier and faster to type. ‘I’m shaking my head in disappointment or something similar sort.'

If you wish to see some good examples of this acronym, then start off your search on your favorite social media websites by using the ‘#’ before the term in the search box. Instagram, Tumblr, and Twitter are some sound places to begin your search with since an innumerable people use the acronym with ‘#’ in their posts.

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I’m sure you know what is the hot trend in online communities is or private messaging that prevent people from wasting time. Right? Acronyms and abbreviated words are extremely useful as they help in attaching an extra emotional answer which might be a way to tough to express with alphabets alone. In present times, as the world gets more used to the web browsing and instant messaging, we can surely expect a surge in the usage of terms such as ‘SMH, TBH, BAE' and more which will show up in future.

Best Times To Use SMH?

#1.  When you notice your stubborn friend posting a picture of himself/herself doing something really stupid or something which is not allowed on social media, you use the acronym to denote their dumbness!

#2. When your school bus is late for the hundredth time, you often SMH!

#3.  When your friend does something in jest, you SMH in joy!

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