OM

OM stands for "old man," which may refer to someone's father, husband, or father, or just an old male. You will most likely see it in texts, emails, and online.

"Old man" is a common nickname for a person's dad that is a playful jab at the old age of the father. It may also be applied to a husband or boyfriend to make fun of their age and secured relationship status, as well. Or... it may also just describe a man who is, you know, old.

OM is a simple way of exclaiming, "Oh man!" or "Oh man..." People may use OM on social media, in online messages, and in texts to indicate surprise, empathy, or worry.

For example, if you are watching a game and a player makes an epic blunder, you might tweet, "OM. He's gonna regret that for the rest of his life." Or, if your friend shares that their dog died, you might respond with, "OM, I'm sorry to hear that."