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dm
1or DM
noun
, plural dms, dm's.
- 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.
verb (used with object)
, dm'd or dmed, dm'ing, or dming.
- to send a direct message to (another user of such a service).
dm
2abbreviation for
- decimeter; decimeters.
DM
3abbreviation for
Dm.
4abbreviation for
DM
1abbreviation for
- (in Canada) deputy minister
- (the former) Deutschmark
dm
2symbol for
- decimetre
dm
3the internet domain name for
- Dominica
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dm1
First recorded in 2005–10; d(irect) ( def ) m(essage) ( def )
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Example Sentences
She tells D.M. Levine about running a business, finding stories in the fashion world—and how this isn't just a hobby.
From The Daily Beast
D.M. Levine has covered kosher meat packers, hipster rap moguls and a variety in between.
From The Daily Beast
I met Major D.M. Ormond of the 10th who had retired some of the men on his left.
From Project Gutenberg
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