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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.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bloatware1

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

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