ask before messaging/ABM

"Ask before messaging" is a polite and respectful way of approaching someone you want to talk to, either online or in person. It involves taking a few moments to ask permission to message someone or engage them in conversation, before proceeding. It's a great way to ensure that the person is comfortable and interested in the conversation before you begin. It also helps to set the tone of the conversation and build a stronger connection.

ask before messaging/ABM is Asking, requesting for consent before messaging them.

Example:
"Hey, please ask before messaging, thanks!"
"Oh, sorry!"
"It's ok!"

by Sloth_ February 26, 2023

dry message

A dry message is a short, blunt, or emotionless text that makes the sender seem uninterested or unengaged. Often used in texting, it lacks enthusiasm or effort, like replying with “ok,” “yeah,” or “lol” without adding anything else to the conversation.

“I texted her a whole paragraph, and all she sent back was ‘k.’ That’s such a dry message.”

by krlprl January 11, 2025

THIS IS A WARNING MESSAGE ONLY. YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESEND YOUR MESSAGE.

An automated message that notifies you about your message to some e-mail is delayed or fails. It used to appear on Gmail in mid-2010s, now it appears on Protonmail.

I don't know the purpose of using uppercase letters, like that's unprofessional.

THIS IS A WARNING MESSAGE ONLY. YOU DO NOT NEED TO RESEND YOUR MESSAGE.
Delivery to the following recipient has been delayed: (email address)
Message will be retired for 2 more day(s)

by Shiine-1 September 2, 2022

message board prostitute

a person who likes to hang out on the message board of several sport teams.

Rosalie is sending posts on the Flyers, the Islanders, the Sabres, the Red Wings and the Wild message boards. She's a real message board prostitute.

by BadHumor July 23, 2009

This Message was deleted

THE MESSAGE WE ALL WANNA SEE, or something you wanna tell somebody but decided to take it back.
>_<

"I like cherries."
"This message was deleted"

by l a p r a s l o v e November 13, 2020

away message activist

some one who believes their away message can change the world (or the outcome of an election)

Tom: Did you see his away message? "If you vote for Obama, you'll go to hell."

Dick: What an away message activist.

by dsunavypa March 18, 2009

Message Mirage

When you think you just saw your Blackberry or smartphone flash (the result of a message) in your peripheral vision, so you go check your phone but to your surprise, it was just a message mirage.

Dude after I sent that risky text I was so happy to see my phone blinking, but turns out it was just a damn message mirage.

by KravingYou February 27, 2011