Spam

Quick meaning: Spam is a noun meaning (uncountable, rarely countable, computing, Internet) Unsolicited bulk electronic messages.

Meaning

(uncountable, rarely countable, computing, Internet) Unsolicited bulk electronic messages.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable, computing, Internet) Any undesired electronic content automatically generated for commercial purposes.
2. (Internet) Excessive, often unwanted and repeated online messages.
3. (Internet) Ellipsis of spam account.
4. A type of tinned meat made mainly from ham.
5. (intransitive, computing, Internet) To send spam (i.e. unsolicited electronic messages.)
6. (transitive, computing, Internet) To send spam (i.e. unsolicited electronic messages) to a person or entity.
7. (by extension, often video games) A large quantity or multitude of anything done repetitively or considered unusually or indiscriminately repetitive.

Example Sentences

I get far too much spam.

I received 58 spams yesterday.

Stop spamming that special attack!

Spam the Z key to get a speed boost.

Word Forms

• spams
• spamming
• spammed

Antonyms for spam

Common opposites include ham.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include spamming, mail, can, litter, refuse, garbage.

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