broken source
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Meaning · English
Open source computer software that is buggy, unstable, or lacking features.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “broken source” mean?
Open source computer software that is buggy, unstable, or lacking features.
Is “broken source” formal or informal?
broken source is generally derogatory, slang.