Search Result for "annoyware":

The Jargon File (version 4.4.7, 29 Dec 2003):

annoyware n. A type of shareware that frequently disrupts normal program operation to display requests for payment to the author in return for the ability to disable the request messages. (Also called nagware) The requests generally require user action to acknowledge the message before normal operation is resumed and are often tied to the most frequently used features of the software. See also careware, charityware, crippleware, freeware, FRS, guiltware, postcardware, and -ware; compare payware.
The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (30 December 2018):

annoyware Shareware that reminds you frequently that you are using an unregistered copy. (1998-04-29)