Have you heard about automated teller machines for your money? Do you know what “ATM” means and how it’s used?
Have you ever received a message or an email with the acronym ATM at the beginning? If so, you may have wondered what this word means and whether there is any proper use of it. Let’s figure out if there is anything to be learned from these mysterious messages.
ATM stands for “Automatic Teller Machine,” and it is a machine that provides the services of a bank teller.
There are many different ATMs, but they all offer the same essential service: Cash withdrawals.
ATMs allow you to withdraw cash from your account. Most people use this feature to get cash for bills and everyday expenses, but it can also be used as an emergency fund. Credit/debit card loads. It is also possible to “load” your debit or credit card at an ATM – in other words, you can add money to your card using the ATM instead of adding it at a bank teller window.
This is convenient when you don’t have time to go to the bank or if the bank is out of town or during non-business hours. Check deposits.
You can deposit checks into your account at an ATM, as well as deposit paper money. Some banks also offer more advanced features through their ATMs, including cash advance loans (where you borrow against your credit card), transferring funds between accounts, and printing out copies of recent transactions on the screen for easy record-keeping.
What does ATM mean in texting?
ATM is an acronym for “at the moment,” and it’s often used in texting or messaging to express that a person currently doesn’t have time to do something.
For example, if you send someone a friend request on Facebook but they’re not sure about accepting it, they might respond with “ATM I don’t think I can accept requests.”
ATM can also be used as a noun. When you go to an ATM machine to withdraw or deposit money, you’re using an ATM.
It’s possible that the abbreviation was originally meant to stand for “automated teller machine,” but these days most people just use ATM in the sense of “insert money here” and never know the original meaning behind the acronym.
ATM – As Time Permits
A/T/C – All The Corners
A/T/G – All The Goodies
H2O or H2
Trying to decipher the meaning behind text abbreviations is tricky, but once you know the code, it’s easy!
Here are some of the most common text abbreviations and what they mean:
LOL = Laugh Out Loud. This one is self-explanatory and is used to show that you find something funny.
Haha = Laughing Happy. Subtly different from LOL, this is used to convey humor in a more positive way.
ROFL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing. Because this one is over the top, it’s often followed by an explanation of why something was hilarious.
ROTFLMAO = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My A*s Off. This is used when something is truly hysterically funny.
SRY = Sorry/Sorry (For). When someone feels bad or responsible for something bad that has happened or that they have said, they will typically use this abbreviation to show their remorse and apologize for the situation.
BTW = By The Way. This is typically used to transition from one subject to another without getting off track from the original subject matter.
