slipstreaming

American  

[slip-stree-ming] / ˈslɪpˌstri mɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of updating a software program without adequately informing the public, as by failing to release it as an official new version.

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Etymology

Origin of slipstreaming

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

“It stands to reason that gains can be had by slipstreaming and combining efforts in the sky. And any innovation in the cargo space is good.”

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2024

The services slipstreaming in Napster’s wake benefited from the risks it took.

From The Guardian • May 31, 2019

The others in our group have done at least one track session before, and are working their way towards accredited status by practising specific techniques such as slipstreaming and stacking.

From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2012

Entertainment: The new "slipstreaming" and "OutRun Miles" features, which allow you to draft behind opponents and buy new stuff in showrooms, are welcome additions.

From Time Magazine Archive

Drifting through the corners as tightly as possible, slipstreaming other cars to gain momentum before he passed, Hill began to eat into Clark's lead at the rate of 3 sec. or more a lap.

From Time Magazine Archive