abbreviation🔥 Gen-Z slang

lmk

let me know

What it means

A quick sign-off asking someone to respond or update you once they have an answer or decision. It keeps a conversation open without demanding an immediate reply.

Examples

  • Lmk if you're still down for Friday.
  • I'll be home all day, just lmk when you land.
  • Lmk what time works and I'll book it.
  • Sent you the options, lmk which you prefer.

Where it comes from

An acronym for 'let me know' that comes from texting and instant-messaging shorthand of the 2000s. It became ubiquitous as mobile messaging took over everyday communication.

Related slang

#irl

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