Internet culture
BMS
“Broke my scale”: slang for a rating going beyond a supposed scale, often as a compliment about appearance.
In everyday use
A commenter uses BMS to exaggerate a compliment.
What to keep in mind
It usually refers to a rating scale, not a person's weight.
Also searched as: broke my scale
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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