fleeceware

noun — 2 senses

fleeceware

noun

Etymology From fleece + -ware.

1

Business, Manufacturing, Textiles Usually Apparel into which fleece-textile is fabricated.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences, Software Usually Malware whose functionality works as advertised but that manipulates users into subscribing instead of using free or much cheaper alternatives (i.e. “fleeces” them out of their money).

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