coasterware
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Exceptionally low-quality software.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
From start to finish, it is a poorly conceived, ill-executed, and time-wasting piece of coasterware designed to suck money away from both fans of the much-lauded series and unsuspecting newcomers.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “coasterware” mean?
Exceptionally low-quality software.
Is “coasterware” formal or informal?
coasterware is generally derogatory, slang.