cruftware
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Redundant, old or improperly written software code, especially that which accumulates over time.
Register: 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 “cruftware” mean?
Redundant, old or improperly written software code, especially that which accumulates over time.
Is “cruftware” formal or informal?
cruftware is generally slang.