# spamming

/ˈspæmɪŋ/ (US) · /spˈæmɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/spamming
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

the act of sending the same message to many people at once, usually to sell something or be annoying. You often see this in emails or in the comments of social media posts.

For teachers: the practice of sending unsolicited, repetitive, or irrelevant messages to a large number of recipients over the internet. Often associated with commercial advertising or disruptive behavior in digital forums.

## Examples

- The website blocked him for spamming the comment section.
- The marketing team was warned that aggressive spamming would lead to their domain being blacklisted by major email providers.
- While some view automated messaging as a legitimate outreach tool, most online communities implement strict filters to prevent the constant spamming that degrades the quality of public discourse.

## Usage notes

- Often used as a gerund to describe the activity; can also function as the present participle of the verb 'spam'.

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