Spam

usgb/spæm/
noun

Unwanted emails or messages sent in a large number, mostly for marketing.

My inbox is filled with spam emails.
Visual representation of "spam" - Unwanted emails or messages sent in a large number, mostly for marketing.

Often appears as...

  • spam emails
  • spam messages
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Unsolicited Nature

In computing, 'spam' implies the message was not requested by the recipient.

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I didn't subscribe, but I keep getting spam.
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Negative Connotation

'Spam' has a negative connotation, suggesting annoyance and irrelevance.

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I hate all this spam; it's so annoying.
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Filtering Out

Email services often have a 'spam filter' to separate unwanted emails.

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Luckily, my spam filter catches most junk emails.
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