What Does MCM Mean? Social Media, Texting, and More

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If you’ve seen a picture of a good-looking guy along with #MCM you might be wondering what’s going on. MCM gets thrown around a lot on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and even over text. Ready to be in the know? We’ve put together a complete guide on what MCM means, how to use it, and related acronyms.

Section 1 of 5:

What does MCM mean on social media?

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    Man Crush Monday is a trend on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. People post photos or captions with #MCM to
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    [1] While the name does imply that this trend happens on Mondays, you can drop a #MCM post any day of the week.
    • “Jharrel Jerome is looking fine on the red carpet 👀 #MCM”
    • “Is it weird that Bill Nye is my #MCM? The man’s a genius.”
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    Most people use MCM to refer to celebrity crushes, but you can affectionately refer to a partner or friend as your MCM. [2] MCM can express jokingly extreme admiration or genuine interest.
    • “I just met my #MCM outside Shake Shack 😱.”
    • “I miss the days when Brad Pitt was MCM for pretty much everyone.”
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Section 2 of 5:

What does MCM mean in texting?

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    You might see a text with #MCM, or whoever sends you the message might drop the hashtag and stick with plain “MCM.” Either way, they’re pointing out an attractive guy (who knows, it might even be you!).
    • “Did you see Taylor after the game? That’s why he’s my MCM 🤤😍”
    • “You’re my MCM. I love you more and more every day!”
Section 3 of 5:

How to Use MCM

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    Whether you’re into beauty, brains, or a fantastic sense of humor, use MCM to appreciate the great guys of the world. Put a picture of your friend, celebrity crush, or real-life crush on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, or Facebook along with #MCM. [3]
    • “Celebrating 4 years with this gorgeous man #MCM”
    • “Braden demolishing a burger in his natural habitat #MCM”
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    Show your friend’s latest selfie some appreciation by dropping #MCM in the comments. Or, comment on your celebrity crush’s post to let them know you think they’re MCM material. You can even comment #MCM and tag someone you find attractive in the comment.
    • “I see you in that golden hour selfie. Looking like my next #MCM”
    • “Can’t believe it took me this long to discover K-Pop. Now @BTS is my #MCM.”
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    In this case, you can use MCM with or without the hashtag. Just add MCM whenever you’re gushing about a cute or admirable guy. You can also throw MCM into a text when you’re talking about someone else’s crush.
    • “She’s too busy to hang out with us. Probably with her MCM.”
    • “So you said Tom Holland is your #MCM?”
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Section 4 of 5:

Related Terms

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    Just like MCM, WCW is a social media trend where users post pictures of attractive or admirable women along with #WCW. [4] WCW is often used by other women to highlight a platonic “girl crush” on another woman.
    • “Shoutout to all my Tri-Delt girls. #WCW”
    • “Pretty sure Zendaya will be my #WCW forever.”
Section 5 of 5:

More Slang Acronyms to Know

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  1. Stay on top of new texting slang with these common acronyms. Learn these popular slang terms to stay in the know and keep your texts looking like English instead of gibberish:
    • BSF : “Best sister friend” or “best sibling friend”
    • MMK : “Mmkay” (a combo of “mm” and “okay”)
    • HB : “Heartbroken,” “homeboy,” or “how ‘bout?”
    • DL : “Down low”
    • ABS : “Absolutely”
    • WYLL : “What you look like” or “What do you look like?”
    • HYB : “How you been?”
    • ISTG : “I swear to God”
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      References

      1. ↑ https://thehill.com/policy/technology/563353-olivia-rodrigo-explains-man-crush-monday-to-fauci-while-reading-fan-tweets
      2. ↑ https://thehill.com/policy/technology/563353-olivia-rodrigo-explains-man-crush-monday-to-fauci-while-reading-fan-tweets
      3. ↑ https://metro.co.uk/2017/11/27/what-does-mcm-mean-on-snapchat-7111577/
      4. ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/e/acronyms/wcw/

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