noun Internet Slang

DM

/ˌdiː ˈɛm/ · noun · informal

Direct Message — a private message slid into someone's inbox.

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Definitions

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Tied to 'slide into the DMs,' the playful art of messaging someone privately, often to flirt.

“He slid into her DMs with the worst pickup line ever.”
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Stands for 'direct message,' a private one-on-one message on a social platform, separate from public posts.

“Send me the details in a DM.”
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Used as a verb meaning to message someone privately.

“Just DM me whenever you're free to talk.”
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DM In A Sentence

DM me your address and I'll send the package.
She left her DMs open and now they're full of spam.
Don't post it publicly, just dm me.

Origin & Usage

Short for 'direct message,' the private messaging feature popularized by Twitter and Instagram. The phrase 'slide into the DMs' became its own viral expression for shooting your shot.

Variants dmdmsdirect message
Tags #acronym#internet#texting#meme

People Also Ask

What does DM mean on social media?

It means 'direct message,' a private message sent to one person instead of posting publicly. You can DM on Instagram, Twitter, and most platforms.

What does 'slide into the DMs' mean?

It means sending someone a private message, usually to flirt or shoot your shot. It became a popular, slightly cheeky phrase online.

Is DM a verb or a noun?

Both — a DM is the message itself, and to DM someone means to message them privately. Context makes it clear.

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