"foistware" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-foistware.wav
Etymology: From foist + -ware. Etymology templates: {{af|en|foist|-ware|id2=software}} foist + -ware Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} foistware (uncountable)
  1. (computing, derogatory) Software that is installed without the user's knowledge or consent, often bundled with another product. Tags: derogatory, uncountable Categories (topical): Computing
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