enterprisey

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Meaning · English

Of, pertaining to, or resembling the sort of software that would be developed for a large commercial enterprise.

Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Because of its built-in support for many advanced features, TorqueBox is often distinguished as enterprise-grade software. But it does this without many of the drawbacks programmers often associate with “enterprisey” things.

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 “enterprisey” mean?

Of, pertaining to, or resembling the sort of software that would be developed for a large commercial enterprise.

Is “enterprisey” formal or informal?

enterprisey is generally derogatory, slang.