Definition

Abbreviation for 'direct messages,' private one-to-one or group messages exchanged directly between users on social media platforms or messaging apps, separate from public posts or comments.

Example Usage

I'll send you the details in your DMs.

Origin

Emerged with the rise of social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram that incorporated private messaging features.

Fun Fact

The term has become so ubiquitous that 'sliding into someone's DMs' has become a common phrase for initiating private contact.

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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