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Certain programs that you get that they claim are "free" on their download page, but every time you open it up to use it, an annoying popup blocks your veiw of the program you're trying to use with something that says "BUY NOW!!" or "register Here" or something equally annoying. (even though it was claimed to be completely free).
one way to avoid nagware is to use a portable program.
nagware programs = WinRaR, LimeWire, mIRC, etc...
Nagware by Palm3R August 16, 2008
Words you can keep
Software, released as freeware or shareware, that nags the user into purchasing, supporting, or upgrading on a regular basis.
Try downloading HTML-To-XYZ! its nagware, but it works great!
Nagware by Steve January 5, 2004
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An unpleasant dream that can cause a strong emotional response to your spouse/partners persistant annoying and irritating fault-finding or urging to do chores...
I had another Nagmare last night about improper stacking of dishes in the dishwasher.
Nagmare by Rocky Shih Tzu January 3, 2019

Nagareboshi 

The nagareboshi flew across the beautiful night sky.
Nagareboshi by S4Msd June 7, 2016

naggarette 

asher j : nez, stop driving like a mental. i banged myself all over the door.

nez : put your seatbelt on and stop being such a naggarette!

asher j : nez, your love boys,
naggarette by The Delane October 4, 2008

Nagareculpist

A Nagareculpist is a person who habitually refuses to accept accountability or responsibility for their mistakes or wrongdoings, actively denying any blame despite clear evidence to the contrary. Often, they will instead play victim, use someone as a scapegoat, or simply deny any wrongdoing.
Formal: “Despite overwhelming evidence, he remains a nagareculpist, refusing to acknowledge his role in the project’s failure.”
Formal: “Therapists often encounter nagareculpists who struggle to take responsibility for their actions.”
Formal: “The nagareculpist in the group consistently blames others when things go wrong.”
Casual: “I can’t believe, after all I told you, you still remain a nagareculpist.”
Casual: “You’re being a nagareculpist.”
Casual: “Stop acting like a nagareculpist and own up to your mistakes.”
Nagareculpist by TaraTawni August 13, 2025
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Acronym, meaning Too Long Didn't Understand
Similar to TLDR
Sister: This meeting was to discuss the rough draft of my essay, where we discussed the subsidiary questions I added in my rough draft. We also discussed the relationship between my main title and the real-life situations I chose to use in my essay. We discussed the structure of my essay as well, specifically the Math AOK section and how it relates to the contradiction of the title. This second meeting was particularly helpful in discussing the implications of my essay claims and how to apply the title across various areas of knowledge. There were many sections of the essay that could have been cut down in wordiness and the ways of knowing required further and more in-depth analysis.

Me: Woah! TLDU!
TLDU by L-Evans January 14, 2019
Word of the Day on August 30, 2026
the act of having anonymous sexual encounters with other men in public toilets.
Cottaging by greeef April 24, 2003
Word of the Day on August 29, 2026

Salad Days 

green inexperienced youthful judgement and cold blooded execution of those judgements.

Rashness with little concern of consequence.

Antony and Cleopatra. William Shakespeare

"My salad days,
When I was green in judgment, cold in blood."

- William Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra, 1.5
"How did you end up in jail?"

"Salad days, 'nuf said."
Salad Days by GilbyRFC0 October 7, 2011
Word of the Day on August 28, 2026

age gate 

An absolutely foolproof way to keep minors from viewing content deemed "too mature" for them to watch.
Billy: "So I was trying to watch some videos for an M rated game, and I ran into an age gate, so I put in my real birthday. SOMEHOW it managed to figure out that I am 12. CURSE YOU AGE GATE!!!"

Bill: "Fucking age gate! *quick scroll* THERE! I was born on January 1, 1904. Fuck you age gate."
age gate by Banja January 7, 2011
Word of the Day on August 27, 2026

board chow 

A)
The Crud that collects under the keys in a keyboard. Usually more severe in the keyboards of programmers and webmasters as they tend to spend a lot of time at the the computer and thus eat at their desk. Mainly affecting IBM Model M (clicly) style boards.

B)
Can also be used to gross out Non-Techie people
A)
Bill: want to go to the club?
Bob: No, I've got to clean out my board chow, keys are starting to stick.

B)
Bill: Want to go out to get a bite?
Bob: No, i am just going to have some of my board chow/
Bill: Whats' that?
Bob: The food scraps that collect in my keyboard; Want some?
Bill: *GAG* *HURL* *GAG*
board chow by BinaryHackerMan September 3, 2007
Word of the Day on August 26, 2026
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