Texting · Cross-generational · Safety kms
KMS
An acronym for ‘kill myself,’ sometimes used as dark exaggeration but also a possible self-harm signal.
IN PLAIN ENGLISH“A self-harm reference”
THE VIBEQuick digital shorthand
USE IT INMessages, captions, comments
USE IT LIKE THIS
“They wrote KMS after the result.”
CONTEXT CHECK
Treat as potentially serious; check in and seek immediate help if there is danger.
WORD ORIGIN
Popularized through text messaging, chat and social platforms.