Definition of crippleware
crippleware
noun
- Software that has some important functionality deliberately removed, so as to entice potential users to pay for a working version.
More words meaning: computer slang
- Hardware deliberately crippled, which can be upgraded to a more expensive model by a trivial change (e.g., cutting a jumper).
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