"spimmer" meaning in English

See spimmer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: spimmers [plural]
Etymology: From spim + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|spim|er}} spim + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} spimmer (plural spimmers)
  1. One who sends spim (unsolicited instant messages).

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