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spammer

 

[ หˆspรฆmษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

internet activity

A spammer is an individual or automated program that sends unsolicited messages over the internet, typically for commercial purposes. These messages can be sent via email, social media, or online forums. Spammers often use deceptive tactics to bypass filters and reach a large audience.

Synonyms

advertiser, hustler, scammer

Examples of usage

  • The spammer flooded my inbox with junk emails.
  • Social media platforms have strict rules against spammer accounts.
  • I reported the spammer for sending irrelevant promotions.
  • Many online communities are plagued by spammers posting advertisements.

Translations

Translations of the word "spammer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น spammer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅˆเคฎเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spammer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ spammer

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะฐะผะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spamer

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ‘ใƒžใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spammeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ spammer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท spamci

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŒจ๋จธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุงู…ูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spammer

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spammer

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅžƒๅœพ้‚ฎไปถๅ‘้€่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spammer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spammer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะฐะผะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spammer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ spammer

Etymology

The term 'spammer' originated in the early 1990s alongside the rise of email as a popular form of communication. It derives from the word 'spam,' which was originally used to refer to a canned meat product by the Hormel Foods Corporation. The connection to unsolicited messages comes from a Monty Python sketch in which the word 'spam' is repeatedly mentioned, symbolizing something that is unwanted and overabundant. As email usage grew, so did the prevalence of unsolicited messages, and the label 'spammer' became a common term to describe those who send such messages. Today, spammers can target individuals through various channels, including websites and instant messaging platforms, leading to an ongoing battle between spammers and those who seek to filter out unwanted content.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,010, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.