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bossware

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Software installed on employees' computers for the purpose of allowing a manager to track their working time and activity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, uncountable

Examples

  • Our organisation sent us laptops to work from home, but it has some very intrusive bossware installed on it.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From boss + -ware, or blend of boss + malware.