It can be abbreviated MNTAIN, MNTN, MOUNTIN, MT, MTIN, MTN. However, the most common abbreviation used is MT. For the source and more detailed information concerning this sub â¦ ject, click on the related links section indicated below.ne common abbreviation is ca.. Another way is the equals sign = with a squiggle over it-- like an S on its side. ## The word about is abbreviated as: abt.
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