glitch
UK: ɡlɪtʃ | US: ɡlɪtʃ
n. a sudden, usually minor malfunction or irregularity in a system or machine
n. (informal) a minor error or flaw, especially in a plan or process
vi. to experience a temporary malfunction
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The word "glitch" originated in the mid-20th century, likely from Yiddish glitsh ("a slip") or German glitschen ("to slip"). It was first used in the context of radio and electronics to describe a sudden, unexplained malfunction. Over time, it expanded to computing and general usage, often implying a minor, temporary issue. Its vivid, almost onomatopoeic quality (suggesting a "snag" or "hiccup") helped it gain popularity in tech slang and everyday language.
The software update caused a minor glitch in the display settings.
We encountered a glitch during the live stream, but it was quickly fixed.
His plan had a few glitches, but overall it worked well.
The robot glitched and froze for a moment before resuming its task.
Glitches in the system are rare but can be frustrating when they occur.