spam
word
Definition
Unwanted or unsolicited messages, especially in email, often sent in large amounts for advertising or scams.
Usage & Nuances
Informal term, mostly used for email but can apply to messages in social media, texts, or comment sections. As a verb: 'to spam' means to send many unwanted messages. Capitalized 'Spam' also refers to a canned meat brand, but this is unrelated in the digital context.
Example Sentences
Most spam messages are just advertisements.
basic
If you post the same link over and over, people will think you’re spamming them.
natural
I get a lot of spam in my email inbox every day.
basic
Please do not send spam to the group chat.
basic
My filter moves all spam straight to a special folder so I don’t see it.
natural
He accidentally marked a real email as spam and missed an important message.
natural