Definition of "spambot" []

• A bot that sends out junk e-mail. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "And yes, I do keep my profile private so you'll have to ask permission, so please make sure I can tell that you're a real person i.e. a photo of you, a short bio and a link to your blog or website is *really* helpful and not some kind of spambot or serial killer."
• "I also know sir, that people have temporary lapses in judgment, and will leave some of my personal information to assure you that I am a real person and not a "spambot" just in case you would like to reply to this article or issue a sincere apology on your show to the Ron Paul Campaign and it’s supporters, but, ummm, I'm not holding my breath though."
• "March 10, 2010, 10: 49 am jnheath says: seattle law student: JNHeath — I think you just blockquoted a spambot."