spam
Plural
spam
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unwanted or irrelevant online advertisements sent to many people
Spam refers to unwanted messages, usually sent in bulk, often for advertising purposes. These messages are typically irrelevant or inappropriate to the recipient and are sent to large numbers of people without their consent. Spam can appear in various forms, such as emails, text messages, or even social media posts. It is often considered a nuisance and can clutter inboxes, leading to a loss of productivity. Many email services have spam filters to automatically detect and move these messages to a separate folder.
- The email filter automatically detects and removes spam from my inbox.
- He received a lot of spam in his email account after signing up for a free trial.
- Spam can clog up your inbox and make it difficult to find important messages.
- The company's IT policy includes guidelines for reporting and handling spam.
- Avoid clicking on attachments from unknown sources to minimize exposure to spam.
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a canned, processed meat product made chiefly from pork
- He fried slices of Spam for breakfast.
- Spam sandwiches became popular during wartime shortages.
- The recipe calls for diced Spam mixed with rice and vegetables.
- She grew up eating Spam as a quick dinner staple.
- In Hawaii, Spam musubi is considered a local favorite.