Direct Message

A private message sent between two or more users through social media platforms. Some platforms limit direct messages to users who follow you.

A direct message is when a user sends you a message through a private social media messaging platform.

A direct message (DM) is a private message sent through a social platform. Direct messages from non-subscribers are blocked or filtered in an additional mailbox by default. Brands that want to use DMs to engage with customers can change their settings to receive DMs from anyone.

A social media direct message is a private message sent directly to a user's mailbox. DMs exist as opposed to public forms of social media interaction, such as commenting on an image or posting to a user's timeline.

Direct messages or DMs are private messages sent through the social platform's messaging system. Depending on the platform, DMs from non-subscribers may be blocked by default or filtered into an additional mailbox, but you can change your settings to receive DMs from anyone (for example, my DMs are public).

A direct message is an action you can take on Twitter. Instead of tagging the user in a public tweet, you can use a direct message to send them a private message. Direct messages can only be sent to a Twitter user you follow, or they can be sent to you through a user you follow.

Literal Meanings of Direct Message

Direct:

Meanings of Direct:

To show (someone) the right way or path, or how to lead.
Straight away.

Message:

Meanings of Message:

Communication or what is being communicated, concept or information being communicated.
The main theme or conclusion drawn from something.
(usually plural) Race.
See messages.
To send a message, for example to forward a message. in the form of text via mobile phone.
Sending (something) as a message generally refers to email.
To be able to send a message or messages.
Use it as a message.