"cheeseware" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-cheeseware.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: From cheese + -ware. Etymology templates: {{af|en|cheese|-ware|id2=software}} cheese + -ware Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cheeseware (uncountable)
  1. (computing, slang, derogatory) Exceptionally low-quality software. Tags: derogatory, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: coasterware, crapware, crudware, shitware [vulgar]

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