Dating, Decoded:

NCMO

What does NCMO mean? The BYU dating-culture term for a non-committal makeout, explained.

NCMO stands for "non-committal makeout" — a term from Mormon and BYU dating culture for making out with someone with zero expectation it turns into a relationship. It's a culturally-sanctioned way to be casual within communities where casual dating isn't the norm. Whether an NCMO is "good" or "bad" depends entirely on whether both people are actually on the same page — the same rule that applies to any casual arrangement.

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