glitching
ˈɡlɪtʃɪŋ
Definition

Definition of glitching - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
malfunctioningRareexperiencing a temporary malfunction or irregularityRare
  • The computer screen is glitching and showing random lines.
buggy defective faulty
2.
technologyRarebehaving in an unexpected or erratic wayRare
  • The app is glitching and not responding to commands.
erratic malfunctioning
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Origin of glitching

Yiddish, glitsh (slippery place)

Examples of glitching in a sentence

  • Her phone was glitching and wouldn't send messages.
  • The screen keeps glitching during the video call.
  • My computer is glitching after the update.

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  1. French:dysfonctionnant, instable, ...
  2. German:fehlerhaft, unberechenbar, ...
  3. Italian:malfunzionante, instabile, ...
  4. Spanish:fallando, comportándose de manera errática, ...
  5. Portuguese:com defeito, instável, ...
  6. Chinese:出毛病, 不稳定, ...
  7. Japanese:故障している, 不調な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخْتَلّ, يَعْمَل بِشَكْل غَيْر مُنْتَظِم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִתְקַלְקֵל, מִתְנַהֵג בְּצוּרָה מְשֻׁנָּה, ...
  10. Russian:сбойный, глючащий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збоїть, працює некоректно, ...
  12. Hindi:खराब हो रहा, अप्रत्याशित रूप से व्यवहार करना, ...
glitch
ɡlɪtʃ

Definition of glitch - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
problemminor problem affecting function
  • There was a glitch in the software.
bug hiccup snag
2.
technologybug or exploit in video games
  • Players found a glitch to skip levels.
bug error malfunction
3.
signalTECH.unexpected behavior in an electrical signalTECH.
  • The glitch caused the lights to flicker.
bug fault malfunction

Verb

1.
machinesintr.experience an unexpected malfunction or errorintr.
  • The computer started to glitch during the presentation.
crash fail malfunction
2.
video gamestr./intr.perform an exploit or recreate a bug in a gametr./intr.
  • Players often glitch to gain an advantage in the game.
bug exploit
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Expressions with glitch

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text that looks distorted or corrupted
The website displayed glitch text for a spooky effect.
small unexpected problem in a system caused by technology or equipment
The flight was delayed due to a technical glitch in the navigation system.

Origin of glitch

Yiddish, glitsh (slippery place)

Examples of glitch in a sentence

  • The glitch in the system delayed the launch.
  • A glitch caused the game to crash unexpectedly.
  • They exploited a glitch to gain unlimited resources.
  • A glitch in the audio disrupted the concert.
  • The software glitch caused the computer to crash.
  • The club played a lot of glitch last night.

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  1. French:bug, glitcher, ...
  2. German:Fehler, spinnen, ...
  3. Italian:glitch, dare problemi, ...
  4. Spanish:fallo, fallar, ...
  5. Portuguese:falha, falhar, ...
  6. Chinese:小故障, 出故障, ...
  7. Japanese:グリッチ, 不具合を起こす, ...
  8. Arabic:خَلَل, تَعَرَّضَ لِعُطْل, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּקָּלָה, לְהִשְׁתַּבֵּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:сбой, глючить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збій, глючити, ...
  12. Hindi:गड़बड़ी, गड़बड़ करना, ...
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