keygen

English

Etymology

Short for key generator.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌkiːˈd͡ʒɛn/
  • Audio (UK):(file)

Noun

keygen (plural keygens)

  1. (computing) A small program used to generate a license key used to unlock a trial version of software illegitimately.
    • 2013, Chris Fehily, Cancel Cable: How Internet Pirates Get Free Stuff:
      A key generator, or keygen, is a mini program that generates a product key or serial number that unlocks or activates software. Keygens are usually standalone executables, but some are command-line programs that you run in Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (OS X).

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