Meaning of the word glitch in English

What does glitch mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

glitch

US /ɡlɪtʃ/
UK /ɡlɪtʃ/
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Noun

1.

a sudden, usually temporary malfunction or irregularity of equipment

Example:
There was a minor glitch in the system, causing a brief delay.
The video game had a few graphical glitches.

Verb

1.

to suffer a sudden, usually temporary malfunction or irregularity

Example:
The old computer tends to glitch when running heavy software.
The screen started to glitch and then went black.
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