fleeceware en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (UK) audio
Etymology
From fleece + -ware.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Apparel into which fleece-textile is fabricated.
- (uncountable, usually) Malware whose functionality works as advertised but that manipulates users into subscribing instead of using free or much cheaper alternatives (i.e. “fleeces” them out of their money).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fleecewares | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Descendants
fleeceware · Fleeceware · fleeceware · fleeceware · fleeceware