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broken source

broken source noun: open source computer software that is buggy, unstable, or lacking features.

Noun

broken source (uncountable)

  1. (derogatory, slang) Open source computer software that is buggy, unstable, or lacking features.

Questions about broken source

What does broken source mean?
Broken source means open source computer software that is buggy, unstable, or lacking features.
What part of speech is broken source?
Broken source is a noun.

Words near broken source in the dictionary

  1. broken sleep
  2. broken someone's back
  3. broken someone's balls
  4. broken someone's face
  5. broken someone's heart
  6. broken source
  7. broken squelch
  8. broken stride
  9. broken tail
  10. broken telephone
  11. broken the back of

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