SPAMMER
What Does SPAMMER Mean in a Text?
A SPAMMER is "Someone who Sends Unsolicited Messages" or "A Gamer who Acts to the Detriment of other Players."In a general context, a SPAMMER is a person or organization that sends unsolicited messages (e.g., instant messages and emails, messages in blogs, forums and user groups, and comments or "likes" on social media posts, etc.). Such activities are referred to as Spam.
In a gaming context, a SPAMMER is a gamer who acts to the detriment of the gaming experience of other players, by sending the same (or very similar messages) repeatedly, or by keeping their finger on the trigger button and achieving kills by the spraying of bullets, rather than through skill.
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When I write SPAMMER, I mean this:
"Someone who Sends Unsolicited Messages"
Summary of Key Points
First Definition of SPAMMER
"Someone who Sends Unsolicited Messages" is the most common definition for SPAMMER.| SPAMMER | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Someone who Sends Unsolicited Messages |
| Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
| Guessability: |  2: Quite easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
Second Definition of SPAMMER
"A Gamer who Acts to the Detriment of other Players" is the most common definition for SPAMMER on online gaming forums.| SPAMMER | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | A Gamer who Acts to the Detriment of other Players |
| Type: | Slang Word (Jargon) |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: | Adults and Teenagers |
Examples of SPAMMER in Sentences
Here are examples of SPAMMER being used in online conversations:- Toni: I got an email from a Nigerian politician who wants me to look after $10,000,000 for him and he will give me half.
- Sam: LOL. I wonder if anyone ever falls for these SPAMMERs? (Here, SPAMMER means "Someone who Sends Unsolicited Messages.")
- Gamer 1: I played with a guy from Russia last night. The dork was a complete SPAMMER.
- Gamer 2: Did you win?
- Jack: Of course! It would take more than a newbie SPAMMER to put me off! (Here, SPAMMER means "A Gamer who Acts to the Detriment of other Players.")
Example of SPAMMER Used in a Text
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