spam

Meanings

• noun

  Unsolicited and often unwanted bulk messages sent through the internet, typically to a large number of recipients.

  - "He received hundreds of spam emails every day."
  - "She reported a spam text message to the authorities."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈspæm/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

ham

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spam
jam , ham , scam

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Variants

List of all variants of spam that leads to same result
spam , spams , spammed , spammer , spammers , spamming , Spam , Spams , spam filter , anti-spam , antispam

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'spam' originated from a Monty Python sketch in which the word 'spam' is repeated over and over again, just like the unwanted emails.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first recorded use of the term 'spam' to describe unwanted emails was in 1978.

2. The term 'spam' is also used to describe canned meat, which originated in England in the late 19th century.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Email spam: Unsolicited emails that are often commercial or unsolicited in nature.

2. Text message spam: Unsolicited text messages, often sent in bulk, to mobile phones.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Spam has become a symbol of unwanted communication and cyberbullying. It is often associated with identity theft and phishing scams.

How to Memorize "spam"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cluttered inbox filled with unwanted emails, each labeled 'spam'. Imagine the feeling of frustration and annoyance when you have to sort through them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spam' with unwanted, unsolicited messages. Think of it as a nuisance or an annoyance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Silly People Automatically Mailing' to remember what 'spam' stands for.

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