SMH

Texter's wordless dismay

SMH is internet shorthand for "shaking my head," used to express disapproval, disappointment, or weary disbelief: SMH, he really thought that would work.

The capitalized form adds emphasis, suggesting stronger exasperation than the lowercase version.

Sometimes playfully expanded to "smacking my head" or "so much hate," though these are minority interpretations. (Lowercase smh is equivalent but milder.)

acronym

LOL

Internet amusement abbreviation

  • OMGTexted exclamation of shock
  • BRBTexted temporary departure
  • NSFWOnline explicit-content warning

IRL · NVM · IMO · ROFL · LMAO · WTF · FTW · AFK · JK · IDK

exasperation

frustration

Displeasure from blocked efforts

aggravation · vexation · fed-up · weary · tired · done · resigned

disapproval

disappointment

Sadness from unmet expectations

scorn · censure · criticism · condemnation · rebuke · displeasure · discontent · dissatisfaction

Categories
Opposites
approval/agreement

SMHthis

Demonstrative for nearness

facts · preach · exactly · real talk · agreed

emotional valence

SMHLOL

Internet amusement abbreviation

LMAO · ROFL · dead · haha · screaming

head gesture direction

SMHnodding

Moving head affirmatively

thumbs up · head nod · nod of approval

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G