"madware" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of mobile + adware Etymology templates: {{blend|en|mobile|adware}} Blend of mobile + adware Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} madware (uncountable)
  1. (computing) mobile adware Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing
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