bloatware

[ bloht-wair ]

noun

, Computers.

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bloatware¹

First recorded in 1990–95; bloat ( def ) + -ware ( def )