Spammed: meaning, definitions and examples

The term 'spam' originates from a canned meat product produced by Hormel Foods, which became prevalent in the United States during World War II. The association of the term with unwanted emails began in the 1990s when the Monty Python flying circus sketch featuring the word 'spam' repeatedly was popular. The concept of repeated, unwanted messages drew a parallel between the ubiquitous presence of this canned meat in soldier rations and the unsolicited emails flooding users' inboxes. As the internet grew and email usage increased, it became common for marketers and spammers to send unsolicited bulk messages, leading to the mass adoption of the term 'spamming.' Over time, the definition expanded to include other forms of unsolicited communication, such as comments on forums, social media, and messages on chat platforms.

With rank #42,851, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.

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