slide into the DMs

English

Alternative forms

• slide into someone's DMs
• slide into their DMs

Etymology

i.e. "appear in someone's 'direct messages' inbox".

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