Definition

To send someone a direct message, typically on social media, often with romantic or flirtatious intent. The phrase suggests a casual, low-pressure approach to initiating contact.

Example Usage

She slid into his DMs after seeing his Instagram story.

Origin

Popularized in the 2010s with the rise of social media platforms that featured direct messaging.

Fun Fact

The term gained mainstream recognition around 2015-2016 and is often used humorously when someone's attempt at subtlety completely fails.

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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