# DMing

Pronunciation: say "dee-EM-ing" US /ˌdi ˈɛmɪŋ/, UK /ˌdiː ˈɛmɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of DM. — present participle and gerund of DM
   - Simple: Present participle of DM. Use this -ing form for sending someone a direct message right now.
   - _Fans spent the whole night DMing the band hoping for a reply._
   - _She loves DMing memes to her group chat the moment she finds them._

## Noun

2. Abbreviation of Dungeon Mastering. — Abbreviation of Dungeon Mastering.
   - Simple: Short form of Dungeon Mastering. It means running a Dungeons & Dragons game for the players.
   - _Good DMing keeps every player engaged in the unfolding story._
   - _She credits years of DMing for her quick improvising at the table._

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