How British women refer to PMS – short acronym for Premenstrual tension.
PMT
Example Sentences
"You should hear how they use 'PMT' in Britain."
"It's quite common to say 'PMT' in the UK."
Etymology & History
British colloquialism formed through natural shortening, following the common British tendency to abbreviate words and add informal '-y' or '-ie' endings. This type of abbreviation became widespread in casual British speech throughout the 20th century.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Very Informal
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