# slide into the DMs

> English word · Verb

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

## 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/slide-into-the-dms