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Definition of spammy

spammy

/ˈspæm.i/
spam · my
Adverb:spammily
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spammy Lexical Profile

spammy Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Characteristic of, resembling, or containing unsolicited, repetitive, or deceptive digital messages or low-quality promotional content.

Example

"The user's account was suspended for posting spammy links across multiple discussion threads."

2

Relating to or characterized by the rapid, repetitive, and unskillful execution of the same action or move (especially in video games).

Example

"Competitive players complained that the new character encouraged a spammy playstyle that required very little strategy."

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• Rhymes for spammy

• Nearby Words

spam
spambot
spammer
spammy
span
spanakopita
spandex

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 1990s from the internet slang term 'spam'—which itself originated from a famous 1970 Monty Python comedy sketch featuring the repetitive chanting of the canned meat brand Spam—combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spammy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spammy
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