ATM in chat is an informal abbreviation used to show what you are doing or feeling at the present moment. It is commonly used in texting, social media messages, and online conversations. When someone types ATM, they mean right now or at this moment.
ATM stands for at the moment.
(Note: This is completely different from the banking ATM which means Automated Teller Machine.)
In chats and messages, ATM is used to explain your current activity or situation. People use it when they want to give a quick update without typing long sentences. It is short, simple, and easy to understand.
The tone of ATM is neutral, casual, and straightforward. It is suitable for friendly conversations, group chats, and quick updates. It is not used in formal writing.
| Language | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Telugu | ప్రస్తుతం |
| Hindi | इस समय |
| Tamil | இந்த நேரத்தில் |
| Kannada | ಈ ಕ್ಷಣದಲ್ಲಿ |
| Malayalam | ഈ സമയത്ത് |
| Marathi | सध्या |
| Gujarati | હાલમાં |
| Punjabi | ਇਸ ਵੇਲੇ |
| Bengali | এই মুহূর্তে |
| Urdu | اس وقت |
| Arabic | في الوقت الحالي |
ATM comes from the phrase “at the moment.” It became popular in early online chats and texting, where users wanted faster ways to express their current status.