noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The practice of sending spam email, or of posting similar material on a wiki, blog or notice board, in order to advertise or attract search engines to a website. Internet, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of spamvertise form-of, gerund, participle, present

Etymology

Blend of spam + advertising.

Related phrases

notice boardsearch engine

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