noun
- software that contains many features or uses excessive system resources, making it slow or inefficient; often refers to pre-installed programs on devices that users do not want or need
Usage: informal; computing
Examples
- My new laptop came with so much bloatware that it took forever to boot up.
- I spent an hour uninstalling bloatware from my phone to free up storage space.
- Many users complain that modern operating systems include unnecessary bloatware.
- The software was full of bloatware features that slowed down performance.
- Removing bloatware can significantly improve your computer's speed.
- Tech reviewers often criticize manufacturers for pre-loading devices with bloatware.