Acronyms dictionary
KMS
or kms [ key-em-es ]
ºÚÁÏÍø does KMS mean?
KMS is an internet shorthand forÌýkill myself.ÌýIt is generally used as a melodramatic expression of frustration or disgust or a more serious expression of discomfort or sadness. KMS is sometimes short for kilometers.
Content warning: This article deals with the sensitive topic of suicide and an internet culture that, unfortunately, sometimes makes light of it. If you (or anyone you know) are thinking about attempting suicide, please call the toll-free, 24/7ÌýÌýatÌý1-800-273-8255.Ìý
Where does KMS come from?
The origin of internet acronyms is always tricky to track down, but we can findÌýKMSÌýfor kill myself on Urban Dictionary by 2007 and on Twitter by 2009. Earlier instances ofÌýKMS, often as kms, refer to kilometers, as KMS still can and does do.
The main point of KMS is hyperbole. It’s a way of registering an ironic overreaction to something upsetting but not ultimately horrible. It’s a favored shorthand for many a huffy-puffy teen. Some people will use KMS, however, to show earnest feelings of frustration and sadness, though not often corresponding to actual suicidal ideations.
I’m actually gonna kms this is so fucking rude
— vintage naughty boy – 1312 (@slut4chomsky)
Examples of KMS
Who uses KMS?
KMS can refer to kilometers.
Most students have their examination centers at a distance over and above 100 kms within their states and many others have centers in other states.
How can students to reach exam centers in the pandemic with lockdown imposed with no public transport?
— Sandeep Saurav (@Sandeep_Saurav_)
Often, KMS is used grammatically in place of kill myself, e.g., I’m going to KMS. Other times, KMS is used as a tone marker, added at the end of a statement, e.g., I’m out of Diet Coke KMS.
Although grave in literal content, KMS is used mostly as an exaggeration online and in texts inÌýbouts of melodrama for mostly mundane irritations and inconveniences. Favorite sports team losing? KMS. Slept past the alarm? KMS.
chrollo is so fine ill kms
— Ù‹that beaner spidey (@pinksnoopie)
As always, do be mindful that some may use KMS more seriously, and that discussions of suicide are sensitive to some and alarming to others.
Note
This is not meant to be a formal definition of KMS like most terms we define on Dictionary.com, but is rather an informal word summary that hopefully touches upon the key aspects of the meaning and usage of KMS that will help our users expand their word mastery.