blam

Definition

The act of getting blog-spammed: when automated scripts or hackers flood your blog's comment section with garbage spam and ads. It's like someone set off a spam bomb in your comments.

Example Usage

I woke up to find my blog completely blammed with casino ads and gibberish overnight.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=blam&defid=462634)

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