Definition of feature creep

feature creep    

noun - uncountable

• the condition where more and more features get added to a system that it becomes difficult to use, requires more computer resources, etc.

  We've been trying to fight feature creep, but the CEO always wants us to cram in more functionality.

  • See more words with the same meaning: computer slang.

  Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Aug 14 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'computer slang':
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chrome	Definitions include: hot or fine.
technotard	Definitions include: a person who has problems using modern technology.
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bug	Definitions include: to pester or annoy.
aggro	Definitions include: aggravation.
foo	Definitions include: colloquial pronunciation of fool.
zomfg	Definitions include: "Oh my fucking God."
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hacktivism	Definitions include: activism via hacking.
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Other terms relating to 'creep':
Christmas creep	Definitions include: the phenomenon whereby the beginning of the Christmas shopping "season" beings earlier each consecutive year.
creep	Definitions include: to show interest in a member of the opposite sex by flirting or trying to be noticed.
creeper	Definitions include: a weird or disturbed person.
creep on	Definitions include: to creep up on.
creep out	Definitions include: to make someone feel uncomfortable.
creeps, the	Definitions include: n.
jeepers creepers	Definitions include: used to express surprise, disbelief etc.
scope creep	Definitions include: when the scope of a project keeps expanding.

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