DOM (Dating Term)
What Does DOM Mean in a Text?
DOM means "Dominant."Dom is an abbreviation of the word "dominant." It is used to describe a sexual relationship in which one party is dominant and the other is submissive (sub).
Dom is an element of BDSM (Bondage and Discipline, Dominance and Submission, and Sadomasochism).
A female dom is sometimes referred to as a domme.
For more on dom/sub relationships, see D/s.
Check out our complete list of dating terms.
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When I write DOM, I mean this:
"Dominant"
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Definition for DOM
"Dominant" is the most common meaning for DOM on online dating sites, such as Craigslist, Tinder, Zoosk and Match.com, as well as in texts and on chat forums.DOM | |
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Definition: | Dominant |
Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
Guessability: | 3: Guessable |
Typical Users: | Adults |
Example of DOM Used in a Text
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See Also
DDLG (daddy dom, little girl) DFS (dating for sport) E-FIT (careful editing of social media posts so they serve as an online dating profile.) E-DATING (online dating) LAYBY (someone you are dating while waiting for better options) POF (plenty of fish (dating website))Quiz
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