bloatware

[ bloht-wair ]

nounComputers.
  1. unwanted software that is preinstalled on a newly bought device, especially when it negatively impacts the device's performance: Thankfully, the smartphone doesn't come with much bloatware, only a few preloaded apps.

  2. software that uses an excessive amount of space and memory: It used to be a good antivirus program, but it's turned into bloatware.

Origin of bloatware

1
First recorded in 1990–95; bloat + -ware

Words Nearby bloatware

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