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Glitch: meaning, definitions and examples

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glitch

 

[ ɡlɪtʃ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in technology

A glitch is a short-lived fault in a system or machine, often caused by a temporary malfunction. Glitches can occur in software, hardware, or other electronic devices.

Synonyms

bug, error, malfunction

Examples of usage

  • The video game experienced a glitch that caused the character to get stuck in a wall.
  • My computer has been acting strange lately, I think there might be a glitch in the system.
Context #2 | Verb

in gaming

To glitch means to exploit a flaw in a video game's programming to gain an advantage or perform a specific action that was not intended by the game developers.

Synonyms

cheat, exploit

Examples of usage

  • Players often glitch through walls to reach hidden areas in the game.
  • He glitched his way to the top of the leaderboard using a cheat code.

Translations

Translations of the word "glitch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falha

🇮🇳 त्रुटि

🇩🇪 Fehler

🇮🇩 kesalahan

🇺🇦 збій

🇵🇱 usterka

🇯🇵 不具合 (fuguai)

🇫🇷 accroc

🇪🇸 fallo

🇹🇷 hata

🇰🇷 오류 (oryu)

🇸🇦 خلل

🇨🇿 chyba

🇸🇰 chyba

🇨🇳 故障 (gùzhàng)

🇸🇮 napaka

🇮🇸 villa

🇰🇿 қате

🇬🇪 შეცდომა

🇦🇿 səhv

🇲🇽 fallo

Word origin

The term 'glitch' originated in the world of electronics and computing in the 1960s. It was initially used to describe a sudden surge of voltage or electromagnetic interference that caused a temporary malfunction in a system. Over time, the term expanded to include any temporary fault or error in a system, whether it be in software, hardware, or even human behavior. The concept of a glitch has become increasingly relevant in the digital age, where technology plays a central role in our daily lives.

See also: glitches, glitchy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,734 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.