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direct messaging
[dəˈrɛkt ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ]
noun
mensagem direta
1.
The act of sending private messages to another user on a social media platform or messaging application
I sent her a direct message on Instagram asking about the event.
Enviei uma mensagem direta para ela no Instagram perguntando sobre o evento.
2.
A private communication channel between two or more users that is not visible to the public
We discussed the project details through direct messaging.
Discutimos os detalhes do projeto através de mensagens diretas.
NYC Slang
sliding into DMs
Synonyms
private messaging
instant messaging
PM
DM
personal message
Antonyms
public post
broadcast message
group chat
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
mensagem direta
most common usage
General Brazilian
DM
common abbreviation used in informal contexts
Portugal
mensagem privada
alternative term used in Portugal
Portugal
mensagem direta
also used in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
slide into someone's DMs
send a DM
reply to a direct message
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