English Explanatory Dictionary

slide into the DMs

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To confidently and coolly send a direct message to someone by means of social media, especially with romantic or sexual intentions.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-slide into the DMs.wav

Word forms

slide into the DMs slides into the DMs sliding into the DMs slid into the DMs slide into someone's DMs

Etymology

First appears c. 2011, particularly on Twitter, which allowed users to send private messages known as direct messages. The word slide suggests a smooth, confident, or subtle approach to initiating a conversation.

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