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glitch

[glich]

noun

  1. a defect or malfunction in a machine or plan.

  2. Computers.any error, malfunction, or problem.

  3. a brief or sudden interruption or surge in voltage in an electric circuit.



verb (used with object)

  1. to cause a glitch in.

    an accident that glitched our plans.

glitch

/ ɡɪʃ /

noun

  1. a sudden instance of malfunctioning or irregularity in an electronic system

  2. a change in the rotation rate of a pulsar

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of glitch1

First recorded in 1960–65; perhaps from Yiddish glitsh “slippery area”; compare glitshn, German glitschen “to slip, slide”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of glitch1

C20: of unknown origin
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Luckily, the internet is also glitching, causing a vicarious thrill when Marty quits trying to get service and throws away his phone.

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Investigators are examining whether foggy conditions and technical glitches at a San Diego airport that cut off lights meant to guide pilots may have played a role in a fatal plane crash.

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It seems to be a common glitch among geriatric presidents.

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Officials say they’ve fixed the glitch for the next round of applications next week.

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The body which runs Nigeria's university-entrance exams has admitted to a "technical glitch" which compromised some results of this year's tests, after nearly 80% of students got low grades.

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