Buggy: meaning, definitions and examples

Often used to describe software or technology that has many small issues or errors, especially in informal contexts.

• The app is too buggy to use right now.
• This game is fun, but it’s really buggy.

Usually refers to minor, random issues often in software or digital products. It suggests temporary or intermittent problems rather than severe defects.

• The video keeps getting glitchy during playback.
• This software update is causing my phone to act glitchy.

Typically used to describe something that doesn’t work correctly because of an error or flaw. It can refer to a wide range of objects, including machinery, devices, and electronics.

• The faulty wiring caused the blackout.
• We can't use this computer; the hard drive is faulty.

Used to describe something that has imperfections or mistakes. It is a more general term and can apply to ideas, plans, and objects.

• The argument presented was clearly flawed.
• The necklace was gorgeous, but it had a flawed design.

Used to describe something that does not work properly and has a major fault or flaw, often used in the context of products or machinery. The term can imply a serious problem.

• The company had to recall the defective devices.
• This car part is defective and needs to be replaced.

In some contexts, especially in American English, 'buggy' can mean a small, motorized vehicle such as a dune buggy used for off-road driving.

• We rented a dune buggy to explore the desert landscape

Historically, and still in some regions, 'carriage' refers to a four-wheeled vehicle for conveying passengers, often drawn by horses. It can also denote a more classic or formal type of baby transport.

• They arrived at the party in an old-fashioned carriage

Widely used in American English, 'stroller' refers to a baby carriage that is more upright and usually used for older babies and toddlers who can sit up. It is suitable for longer journeys and offers conveniences like storage space.

• We packed snacks and toys in the stroller before heading to the zoo

More common in British English, a 'pram' is a larger and sturdier baby carriage, designed for infants to lie on their backs. It is typically used for newborns and offers more support.

• She pushed the pram gently to put the baby to sleep