spim

[spim]

spim

[spim] noun, verb, spimmed, spim·ming.
noun
1.
a type of spam that is sent by means of instant messaging.
verb (used with object)
2.
to send spam to by means of instant messaging.

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spim·mer, noun
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spim (spɪm)
 
n
unsolicited commercial communications received on a computer via an instant-messaging system
 
[from sp(am) + i(nstant) m(essaging)]

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Main Entry:  spim
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  spam sent via an instant messaging system; also written spIM, also called instant spam, IM marketing, messaging spam
Etymology:  1999
Usage:  spimming, n; spimmer, n
Main Entry:  spIM
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See spim
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spim definition

messaging
(From spam and IM) Unsolicited commercial messages sent via an instant messaging system, instant messenger spam.
(2008-01-21)

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