There are so many ways to abbreviate and shorten what you want to say: from "gts" and "MBN" to "tbh" and "hmu." You could form an entire sentence just by using text lingo. 

And every day, it seems like new terms are created. This may leave you feeling out of the loop. "ICYMI", USA TODAY has been breaking down text slang. We've already covered various explainers on different phrases, such as "rizz" and "no cap". 

Now, it's time to learn a new one. Here is the meaning and how to use the slang "lmk".  

What does 'lmk' mean?

"LMK" stands for "let me know." The term is used when you want to ask something and be told someone's answer or decision.

You can also use the modified version "lyk", which means "let you know." This form is used to let the person you're messaging know you'll give a final response at a later time.

How to use 'lmk'

Here are some examples of how to use "lmk":

• "Lmk if you're free later, Emilio and Oscar want to go get dinner with us."
• "I'm not sure if I have time then, but I'll lyk."
• "I was planning on seeing 'Barbie' at the movies tonight, lmk if you want to come."

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Want to learn? Catch up on more text slang explainers: 

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• What does 'gts' mean? Definition of text term and how to use it.
• What does 'no cap' mean? Here's the definition of the slang term and how to use it.
• What does 'WYLL' mean? Here's what the text slang stands for and how to use it.
• What does 'rizz' mean? Here's the definition of social media slang term and how to use it.
• What does 'WTV' mean? The definition of the texting abbreviation, plus how to use it.
• What does 'MBN' mean? Here's what it means and how to use for texts, social media.
• What does 'IMO' mean? Make sure you're using this internet, texting acronym correctly.
• What does 'tbh' mean? Here's what the acronym means and how to use it in conversation.
• What does 'wyd' mean? What it means and how to use the acronym correctly in conversation.
• What does 'AFK' mean? And examples of how to use it when texting friends.
• What does 'OTP' mean? Breaking down the fandom term, slang
• What does 'smh' mean? Defining the texting acronym and how to use it in your conversations
• What does 'ICYMI' mean? Here's what it means and examples of it used in conversation.
• What does 'ngl' mean? Make sure you're using this internet, texting acronym correctly.
• What does 'hmu' mean? Get to know Internet, texting acronym
• What does 'tbh' mean? Here's what the acronym means and how to use it in conversation.
• What does 'POV' mean? Breaking down the definition of the abbreviation.
• What does 'idk' mean? What the texting slang means and how to use in conversation.
• What does 'mid' mean? Here's what the internet slang term means and how to use it.
• What does 'OG' mean? Here is what the slang means and how to use it correctly.