New abbreviations, slang and acronyms seemingly pop up online every day. "DM" means "direct message," according to Merriam-Webster. The term can be used as a noun or verb. As a noun, "DM" stands ...

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DM is an abbreviation for a private "direct message" sent online. The term grew popular on Facebook and Twitter, where you can send either private or public messages. "DM" as it's used now can ...

If the latter option was chosen, the DM button would only appear for those followed users. This new third option, however, allows users to receive DMs only from users they follow and verified ...

Instagram is trying to make it more difficult for people you don’t follow to spam you with unwanted DM requests. After testing the feature in June, Instagram now only lets users you don’t ...

If social media is your résumé, DM is your inbox. By Anna Goldfarb When my husband decided to propose to me three years ago, he needed help picking out an engagement ring. He quickly realized he ...