nagware
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Software that displays a message requesting that the user register it.
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 “nagware” mean?
Software that displays a message requesting that the user register it.
Is “nagware” formal or informal?
nagware is generally slang.