The internet has been around for several decades but the way we use it, and communicate on it, has changed significantly. New abbreviations, slang and acronyms seemingly pop up online every day.

A DM is most popularly known as a texting acronym that has also become social media slang. The term gained much of its popularity on Facebook and Twitter when they first set up their messaging ...

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 refer ...