DMS

Dysfunctional Mental State

also referred to as
Dumbass Male Syndrome.

"Im sorry _, but you have DMS.."

"Hey, did you hear? _ has DMS."

DMS by superalpa November 5, 2025

Dms

Commonly used to ask someone to talk through Direct Messages, or just as an abbreviation for "Direct Messages".

It is popular amongst Discord users, but also can be used for other Social Media platforms.

(Context: Roblox chat)
Person A: "ay i gotta tell u smth"
Person B: "Sure, you can tell me here if u want!"
Person A: "nah 🥷 hop on dms"

Dms by charliekirkphonkslowedreverb September 18, 2026

dms under construction 

Somebody you talk to and you finna date. So your dms aren’t closed, they are just under construction.

Ayo my dms under construction for a lil while.

dms under construction by Dshmoney gang October 6, 2019

DMS Memes 

An instagram page that no one really likes, and posts trash ass memes. None one knows who runs it, but whoever does is probably homosexual

Ex Friend: You heard of DMS Memes? It’s soooo funny

Me: This is why we aren’t friends anymore

DMS Memes by peepeepoopoocame May 5, 2019

Slide into my DMs 

To direct message someone on social media

Bro 1: Yo bro, slide into my DMs when you get home so I know you're safe!
Bro 2: Totally bro, you're so caring bro

Slide into my DMs by ElSmarcho June 4, 2018

slide into the dms

When you send a Direct message to someone on twitter confidently and smoothly.

Nash:"Im about to slide into the dms asking for her number!"

Cameron:"Good look with that."

slide into the dms by Heisenberg209 April 30, 2014

sliding in the dms 

When a fuckboy messages you on Twitter trying to get some

Have I told you about that guy that was sliding in the DMs yesterday?

sliding in the dms by Rebecca Monroe April 14, 2015