shovelware

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Synonyms: shovelard

Antonyms: shovelard

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing|slang|derogatory}} A [[haphazard]] [[collection]] of [[software]] [[assemble]]d in terms of [[quantity]] rather than [[quality]]. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|media|slang}} Traditional [[media]] content, such as printed [[news]] reports, [[republish]]ed [[hastily]] on the [[Internet]] without considering the [[need#Noun|needs]] and [[capability|capabilities]] of that [[medium#Noun|medium]].
3. {{lb|en|gaming|slang|derogatory}} Video games of low quality

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