Meaning of the word spamming in English

What does spamming mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spamming

US /ˈspæm.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈspæm.ɪŋ/
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Noun

the activity of sending unwanted messages, especially advertisements, to a large number of people on the internet

Example:
He was banned from the forum for excessive spamming.
Our email filters effectively block most spamming attempts.

Verb

sending unwanted messages, especially advertisements, to a large number of people on the internet

Example:
The company was accused of spamming its customers with promotional emails.
He spends his days spamming various online forums.
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