TMI
American-
Also tmi too much information: used as a response to an inappropriate disclosure of personal information, or as a reaction to an overload of information.
Her pregnancy updates are TMI.
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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I say TMI is in my backyard,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
In addition, Grammy-winner Trainor, who is expecting her second child this summer, will present her debut book, “Dear Future Mama: A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood from Your Bestie.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2023
After a period of giving some possibly TMI interviews, Smith stepped back from the spotlight, let the race play out and still emerged triumphant.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2022
Similarly, may I offer my gratitude to "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor Jeff Garlin for his recent public attack of acute TMI, a symptom of foot-in-mouth disease?
From Salon • Jan. 22, 2022
It’s weird, it’s gross, and that creepy little winky face pushes it into the realm of TMI.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
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