dm

¹ American  

Or DM

noun

PLURAL

dms, dm's

1. a direct message sent to one or more users of a social media service or private messaging service, usually when the accounts involved have an established relationship, as when the recipient is linked to, friends with, or following the sender on a social media platform.

   He sent me a scary and abusive dm, so I reported the message and blocked his account.

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verb (used with object)

dm'd, dmed, dm'ing, dming.

1. to send a direct message to (another user of such a service).

dm ² American  

abbreviation

1. decimeter; decimeters.

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DM ³ American  

abbreviation

1. Deutsche mark.

2. direct mail.

3. Dungeon Master.

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Dm. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. Deutsche mark.

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DM ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. (in Canada) deputy minister

2. (the former) Deutschmark

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dm ² British  

symbol

1. decimetre

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dm ³ British  

abbreviation

1. Dominica

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Usage

What else does DM mean? DM stands for direct message, or a private message with a person on social media, especially Twitter. For you role players, DM can also stand for the Dungeon Master in a game of Dungeons & Dragons.How is DM pronounced?[dee-em]

Etymology

Origin of dm

First recorded in 2005–10; d(irect) ( def. ) m(essage) ( def. )

Example Sentences

Posting on X, he said: "Anyone stuck in town who can't get home give me a dm, have 2 sofas people can crash on, can put the kettle on and get people warm at least."

From BBC

“Disclaimer: I’m doing onlyfans to chat with my fans through dm’s. I won’t be posting any sleazy content. Excited to join.”

From Los Angeles Times

“If you recognize this man, please dm me. He pepper-sprayed me,” read another post on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times

“I want to say im here for anyone who needs to talk or vent or open uncommunicated spaces within themselves. Please dm me if you need a safe space to be heard.”

From Los Angeles Times

And they shouldn’t have to enter contests, fill spreadsheets, dm strangers or deal w/ middlemen either!

From Washington Post