firefox

Definition

To bump up a software's version number dramatically without adding meaningful features or improvements. It's corporate window dressing—all numbers, no substance.

Example Usage

We're going to firefox this app from 2.0 to 5.0 just to impress investors even though nothing changed.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=firefox&defid=6494375)

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