TMI

Definition Meaning

An acronym for 'Too Much Information', used when someone shares excessive, often unnecessary details, usually about personal matters.

Part of Speech

• acronym

Usage Examples

• I don't need to know about your bathroom habits, that's TMI.
• He went on about his medical condition for 20 minutes—total TMI.

Synonyms

• oversharing
• too much detail

Antonyms

• concise
• brief

Related Words

• overshare
• privacy
• boundaries

Disambiguating Definition

TMI is typically used to indicate when someone is oversharing personal or inappropriate details.

Word History

The phrase 'Too Much Information' or 'TMI' became popular in the 1990s with the rise of online forums and social media.

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