"shitware" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: en-uk-shitware.ogg [UK]
Etymology: From shit + -ware. Etymology templates: {{af|en|shit|-ware|id2=software}} shit + -ware Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} shitware (uncountable)
  1. (computing, derogatory, vulgar) Software of exceptionally poor quality. Tags: derogatory, uncountable, vulgar Categories (topical): Software Synonyms: cheeseware, coasterware, crapware, crudware

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