Direct Message (DM) refers to a private message sent between users on social media platforms, such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. DMs allow for one-on-one or group conversations, outside of public posts or comments. The feature is widely used for personal conversations, networking, and business inquiries. DMs have become a common way for users to communicate with friends, influencers, or even brands. In the social media landscape, sliding into someone's DMs has become a colloquial phrase for initiating private communication, often with romantic or friendly intent.