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spammer

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • rhymes with -æmə(ɹ)

1

noun

Meaning 1

Someone who sends spam.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A spring-loaded mechanical hammer specially adapted to be used in microgravity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

someone who sends unwanted email (often in bulk)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sender, transmitter

History

Etymology

From spam + -er.

Blend of space + hammer.

Across languages

Translations

14 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: spammer — someone who sends spam
  • Finnish: spämmeri — someone who sends spam
  • Finnish: spämmääjä — someone who sends spam
  • French: spammer — someone who sends spam
  • French: spammeur — someone who sends spam
  • French: pourrielleur — someone who sends spam
  • German: Spammer — someone who sends spam
  • German: Spammerin — someone who sends spam
  • Māori: kaihītini — someone who sends spam
  • Polish: spamer — someone who sends spam
  • Romanian: spamer — someone who sends spam
  • Russian: спа́мер (spámer) — someone who sends spam
  • Swedish: spammare — someone who sends spam
  • Tagalog: manloloko — someone who sends spam