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slide into the dms

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.05 in modern English

Syllables
slide in-to the dms
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

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

Example Sentences

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.

Inflected Forms

slides into the DMs (present, singular) sliding into the DMs (participle, present) slid into the DMs (participle, past) slid into the DMs (past) slide into someone's DMs (alternative)

Questions

What does slide into the dms mean?
To confidently and coolly send a direct message to someone by means of social media, especially with romantic or sexual intentions.
Where does slide into the dms come from?
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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