glitch

noun

ˈglich

Synonyms of glitch next

: a usually minor malfunction

a glitch in a spacecraft's fuel cell

also : bug entry 1 sense 2

: a minor problem that causes a temporary setback : snag

: a false or spurious electronic signal

glitchy

ˈgli-chē

adjective

Did you know?

There's a glitch in the etymology of glitch—it may come from the Yiddish glitsh, meaning "slippery place," but that's not certain. Print use of glitch referring to a brief unexpected surge of electrical current dates to the mid-20th century. Astronaut John Glenn, in his 1962 book Into Orbit, felt the need to explain the term to his readers: "Literally, a glitch is a spike or change in voltage in an electrical circuit which takes place when the circuit suddenly has a new load put on it." Today, the word can be used of any minor malfunction or snag. If you’re a gamer you might even take advantage of a glitch that causes something unexpected, and sometimes beneficial, to happen in the game.

Examples of glitch in a Sentence

Glitches in the speaker's schedule caused some delays. A technical glitch caused a temporary shutdown.

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Over the course of the scene, there are VERY SUBTLE digital effects in the rear projection of the city that may at first seem like technical glitches, but will take on something of a more uncanny feel by the end. —

Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024 While the overhaul caused glitches for many applicants in the previous cycle, officials are hopeful this year will see a much smoother process. —

Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024 Deupree and composer and engineer Joseph Branciforte transform his original glitch movement classic, one that looped slightly out of sync samples, into a composition for cello, vibraphone, double bass, flute, and other acoustic instruments. —

Spin Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024 The analysts see a diminishing impact from the July CrowdStrike software glitch that caused a global IT outage. —

Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for glitch