cancelbot en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkæn.səlˌbɑt/ (General-American, cot-caught-merger)
- /ˈkæn.səlˌbɒt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- (UK) audio
- /ˈkæn.səlˌbɔt/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree English cancel Old Czech robota Czech robota Czech robotbor. English robotclip. English bot English -bot English cancelbot From cancel + -bot.
Meanings
- (Internet) A bot that sends messages to newsgroups to remove certain postings, especially spam.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cancelbots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |