"annoyware" meaning in All languages combined

See annoyware on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: en-uk-annoyware.ogg [UK]
Etymology: From annoy + -ware. Etymology templates: {{af|en|annoy|-ware|id2=software}} annoy + -ware Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} annoyware (uncountable)
  1. (computing, informal) Software that annoys the user, as by displaying constant advertisements or reminders to register. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Hyponyms: nagware Related terms: crapware, crudware

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