Definition

A person who sends unwanted or irrelevant messages, often in bulk, usually for advertising purposes.

Example

The spammer flooded my inbox with advertisements for products I didn't want.

Conversation

Did you see that email from a spammer yesterday?

Yeah, it was so annoying! They always target us.

I can't believe how many spammer messages I get each week.

Same here! I wish there was a way to block them all.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spammer → The word is formed from 'spam' (originating from the brand name of a canned meat product, which became slang for unsolicited messages) and '-er' (meaning a person who). A spammer is a person who sends unsolicited messages, often in bulk.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who sends out a lot of 'spam' messages — the '-er' just means a person who does that.

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