spam

/ˈspæm/noun

Unwanted messages, usually advertisements, sent out in bulk by email or other electronic means.

Example sentences

“My inbox fills up with spam if I don't check it for a few days.”
“Most of the comments on her blog turned out to be spam.”

Uncountable as a noun: 'too much spam', not 'spams'. Also a verb: 'stop spamming me'.

Synonyms for spam

junk mail

Related words

authenticationThe process of proving your identity in order to access a computer system or network.phishingThe crime of using a fake identity online to get past security and trick people out of private information.biometricConnected with identifying people through their physical characteristics, such as fingerprints.hackerSomeone who breaks into computer systems or networks without permission, often to steal data or cause damage.fingerprintThe pattern of ridged skin on the tip of a finger, which is different for every person.antivirusA program that finds and removes harmful software such as computer viruses.