slide into the DMs

English

Alternative forms

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.

Pronunciation

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Verb

slide into the DMs (third-person singular simple present slides into the DMs, present participle sliding into the DMs, simple past and past participle slid into the DMs)

  1. (Internet slang, idiomatic) To confidently and coolly send a direct message to someone by means of social media, especially with romantic or sexual intentions.
    • 2011 November 22, @FinallyKevunn, Twitter‎[1] (post):
      Thirst is okay, but reckless thirst have me slide into your DMs and give you a glass of water.
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