What Does LMR Mean in Snapchat and Instagram?

Sometimes it’s hard to keep up with modern slang and abbreviations. Social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram have tons of such terms – some of which can be difficult to understand at first.

One of these hip abbreviations is LMR. What does it mean? Well, it doesn’t mean “last-minute reaction”, or “last-minute response” like you’d think. LMR actually stands for “like my recent”, and it’s used to promote your recent content on social media.

Read on to find out more about this and other popular Snapchat and IG terms.

When Is LMR Used on Snapchat and Instagram?

Snapchat is usually used among close friends, relatives, etc. Instagram has a broader audience and use. Therefore, you’ll undoubtedly have more connections on Instagram than Snapchat. The same goes for Facebook (and these abbreviations can apply to Facebook too).

So, when you say LMR, or add hashtag LMR (#LMR) to your post, you’re usually asking your besties to like your recent photo or video on your Instagram or Facebook profile. Snapchat doesn’t have likes, but people can still comment or react to your stories.

Instagram stories are the same – you can react or comment on them. The story format is specific because a story only lasts 24 hours on all social platforms. Great, if you don’t want a post to stay permanently on your profile.

For permanent content, like videos and photos, you usually want to have as many likes and comments as possible. A post with lots of each is more visible across the platform, so more people will see it.

The LMR tag is best used for your hot new profile picture, or posts about your business, etc. If you want more attention, you should add LMR to your post, in the form of a hashtag, or have a story on Snapchat or Instagram about your new upload.

Be Careful Though

Courting attention on social media isn’t uncommon. However, doing so too often can cause an adverse effect. If you keep begging for likes and comments, you can appear desperate and attention-hungry. Nobody likes that, so you should avoid blatantly begging for such attention.

Asking your close friends for likes isn’t the same, because they know you and know it’s not a cry for attention. However, people that don’t know you so well can misinterpret your actions. Therefore, it’s best to use LMR on your Snapchat, or Instagram story for your close friend’s circle.

That way, you’ll get attention from people that you like the most, and whose approval you seek, without getting any hate from strangers, or passing acquaintances. Honestly, it all boils down to approval because why else would you bother asking people to like or comment?

It’s totally fine to say LMR profile pic, or something like that to your close group of friends. They can also give you their opinion about your makeup, hairstyle, or new outfit. Strangers can be rude, abrupt or unpleasant on social media and you shouldn’t take negative comments to heart.

If someone is negative, or even toxic, feel free to unfollow them, or even block them on social media.

Other Popular Snapchat and Instagram Terms

LMR is pretty straightforward when you get the hang of it. But what about other terms and acronyms? Here’s a list of other important Snapchat and IG slang you should learn:

1. LB – you probably already know this one. LB stands for like back, so you’re basically saying that others should like your post and you’ll like theirs back in return. This is really useful, especially on Instagram. If someone with a lot of followers likes your post, it will probably get more traction and visibility on the platform.
2. Regram – is pretty self-explanatory. You’ve probably heard of a retweet, and this is the same thing. Regramming is sharing other people’s posts or stories. You can regram your ladies’ night out story, for example, so you don’t have to upload additional photos, by using the one your friend uploaded.
3. NF or No Filter – The no-filter hashtag means that you don’t have any filters on your post or photo. No filter posts are there to boost your confidence and show off your natural beauty. Of course, you can wear makeup on your no filter posts.
4. Latergram – You don’t always have to post fresh new photos on IG. You can add them later when you feel like it. This hashtag lets people know that you’ve taken the picture prior to uploading it.
5. OOTD – Outfit of the day or OOTD is a very common hashtag, used by models and fashion bloggers. If you feel like a model, or you like fashion, this tag is perfect for you.
   

Trending Hashtags

Social media is all about popular and recent happenings. You can use Snapchat and Instagram to promote yourself and your profile, no matter if it’s a personal or business profile. Your online persona can be a part of who you are, especially if you create a lot of content.

For people who post on Snapchat and IG on a daily basis, hashtags and acronyms are very natural. Don’t worry if you don’t know the meaning of some of these terms, because new ones are popping up constantly. Which one is your current favorite? Let us know in the comments section below.