DM stands for Direct Message, which is a private mode of communication between social media users. It is a term used on various social media platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, where users can send private messages to one person or a group. The term can be used as a noun or verb, where as a noun, DM stands for a private message sent on social media to one person or a group, and as a verb, it refers to the act of messaging someone privately on social media. The term originates from Twitter, but the abbreviation is associated with a host of platforms these days, including Instagram. DMs are also known as Whispers on the popular streaming platform Twitch. In addition, DM is also a term popular in apps like Discord and Slack, where group-wide conversing is the general appeal.