A _______ is a message sent directly from one Twitter account to another.

A DM, or Direct Message, is a private message sent directly from one Twitter account to another, visible only to the sender and recipient(s). This makes it suitable for private conversations or sharing sensitive information. An @ Reply is a public message directed at a specific user, visible to anyone who can see the original tweet or the replier's profile. A Tweet is a public message posted to Twitter, visible to all followers and potentially the wider public depending on privacy settings. A Retweet is the act of sharing another user's tweet with your own followers, also a public action.