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Glitches

/ˈɡlɪtʃɪz/

A problem affecting function.

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noun
  1. 1

    A problem affecting function.

    "They are still trying to work out all the glitches."

  2. 2

    An unexpected behavior in an electrical signal, especially if the signal spontaneously returns to expected behavior after a period of time.

  3. 3

    A bug or an exploit.

    "Performing this glitch gives you extra lives."

  4. 4

    A genre of experimental electronic music since the 1990s, characterized by a deliberate use of sonic artifacts that would normally be viewed as unwanted noise.

verb
  1. 1

    (especially of machines) To experience an intermittent, unexpected, malfunction.

    "My computer keeps glitching; every couple of hours it just reboots without warning."

  2. 2

    To perform an exploit or recreate a bug while playing a video game.

    "His character will glitch into the wall and out of the level."

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Glitches"

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bugnoun(entomology) An insect of the order Hemiptera (the “true bugs”).
anomaliesnounA deviation from a rule or from what is regarded as normal; an outlier.
defectsnounA fault or malfunction.
flawsnounA defect, fault, or imperfection, especially one that is hidden.
imbalancesnounThe property of not being in balance.
problemsnounA difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
exploitsnounA heroic or extraordinary deed.
buggedverb(computing) Affected by a bug (computer error).
errorsnoun(countable) A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately.
malfunctionnounFailure to function.
crashesnounA sudden, intense, loud sound, as made for example by cymbals.
buggynounA small motor vehicle, such as a dune buggy.
malfunctionsnounFailure to function.
inconsistenciesnounThe state of being inconsistent.
malfunctioningnounA malfunction.
mistakesnounAn error.
inaccuracynoun(uncountable) The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.
mishapsnounAn accident, mistake, or problem.
inaccuraciesnoun(uncountable) The property of being inaccurate; lack of accuracy.
malfunctionedverbTo fail to function.

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