Spammer: meaning, definitions and examples
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spammer
[ หspรฆmษr ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น spammer
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅเคฎเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Spammer
๐ฎ๐ฉ spammer
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะฐะผะตั
๐ต๐ฑ spamer
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใใผ
๐ซ๐ท spammeur
๐ช๐ธ spammer
๐น๐ท spamci
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํจ๋จธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณุจุงู ูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ spammer
๐ธ๐ฐ spammer
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅพ้ฎไปถๅ้่
๐ธ๐ฎ spammer
๐ฎ๐ธ spammer
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฟะฐะผะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ spammer
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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