LMR on Snapchat means “Like My Recent.” It is a common abbreviation used in social media, especially on Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok.
People often use it to encourage friends or followers to like, react, or engage with their most recent post, snap, or story.
Origins of LMR
The abbreviation LMR originated from early Instagram culture and quickly spread across other social media platforms like Snapchat.
As users looked for quick ways to promote their new posts, “Like My Recent” became a shorthand request. Its popularity grew in casual texting and Snapchat stories, especially among teens and young adults.
How to Use LMR in a Sentence?
LMR is typically used as a friendly reminder or request for engagement on recent posts. Here are five examples of how it appears in conversations:
- “Just posted a new selfie, LMR!”
→ Asking friends to like the most recent picture. - “LMR on my story guys.”
→ Encouraging followers to engage with a newly uploaded story. - “I tagged you in a post, LMR?”
→ Used to ask someone for a like on a tagged post. - “Feeling cute today, LMR if you agree.”
→ Playful request for validation or compliments. - “Don’t forget LMR on my last snap.”
→ A reminder to engage with their latest upload.
Pronunciation of LMR
Pronounced as: el-em-ar (placeholder for audio).
Words Similar to LMR
- LB (Like Back): Requesting someone to return the favor by liking their post in exchange.
- CFS (Close Friends Story): A Snapchat feature abbreviation for sharing with selected friends only.
- TBH (To Be Honest): Often paired with posts to get engagement and share opinions.
- WYD (What You Doing): Casual shorthand used in chats to keep conversations going.
- HMU (Hit Me Up): Invitation for someone to start a conversation or interact.
