verb
DM
verb
1
To send someone a private message on a social media or messaging platform.
"She DMed me the address instead of posting it publicly."
"Just DM me if you have any questions."
2
To act as the game master running a tabletop role-playing game like Dungeons & Dragons.
"He's been DMing our Friday night campaign for years."
How to Use DM
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo send a private message, or to run a tabletop game as its referee.
Common pairings
DM me
slide into someone's DMs
DM a campaign
Word Forms
DMed past tense, DM'd past tense, DMs singular
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Etymology
Short for "direct message" in the messaging sense, and for "dungeon master" in the gaming sense.