Glitch ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Glitch ( noun )

1. A sudden, usually temporary malfunction or fault of equipment.
2. A minor problem that causes a temporary setback.

Origin:

Late 20th century: probably an alteration of glitch, a word used in electronics and computer technology to mean a sudden, usually temporary malfunction.

Examples:

1. The computer system had a major glitch and crashed.
2. A small glitch caused the program to stop working.
3. There was a minor glitch in the system but it was quickly fixed.
4. The glitch in the system was causing delays.
5. The launch was delayed due to a last-minute glitch.

(As a verb)

Glitch ( verb )

1. A sudden, usually temporary malfunction or fault of equipment.
2. A minor problem that causes a temporary setback.

Origin:

Late 20th century: probably an alteration of glitch, a word used in electronics and computer technology to mean a sudden, usually temporary malfunction.

Examples:

1. The computer system had a major glitch and crashed.
2. A small glitch caused the program to stop working.
3. There was a minor glitch in the system but it was quickly fixed.
4. The glitch in the system was causing delays.
5. The launch was delayed due to a last-minute glitch.