slide in
Slip into place
Slide in means to enter or join smoothly and unobtrusively, often with an element of casual confidence: He slid in next to her at the bar.
In social media slang, to slide into someone's DMs is to send a private message, typically as a romantic or flirtatious overture: He's been trying to slide in for weeks.
The phrase suggests a move that's meant to seem effortless rather than calculated.
- sneakMove with stealth
- slipMinor error or misstep
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- easeLack of strain
- creepStealthy, slow movement
DM · direct message · inbox · smooth · smooth operator · enter · subtle · low key · stealthy · sidle · edge · under the radar · maneuver · flirt · message · approach · make a move · casual