NVM

What it means

NVM stands for 'never mind.' You use it to withdraw something you just said or asked — usually because you found the answer yourself or decided it no longer matters. It can sound relieved, dismissive, or mildly embarrassed depending on tone.

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Examples

• Wait, NVM, I found my keys.
• Can you — nvm, it's fine.
• NVM, I'll ask someone else.
• I was going to complain, but nvm, it sorted itself out.

Where it comes from

A texting initialism shortening the spoken 'never mind,' handy for quickly retracting a question.

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