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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

crippleware

/krɪpəlweɪr/ noun · British & US
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What does crippleware mean?

noun

Software that is free or low-cost, but often of poor quality or with limited functionality, often given away by a company to promote their main product.

Example

"The company's crippleware version of the software was not as feature-rich as the paid version."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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