English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

glitch

0 antonyms and opposites of glitch, grouped by meaning.

Noun — A small, usually temporary problem or fault, especially in a machine, computer, or software.

How to use glitch

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

software glitch technical glitch glitch in the system

Etymology

Probably from Yiddish, ultimately from a German word for "slippery." It was popularized in the 1960s by the US space program, notably by astronaut John Glenn describing electrical spikes.

Full origin of glitch →

Frequently asked questions

What does “glitch” mean?

The word “glitch” means a small, usually temporary problem or fault, especially in a machine, computer, or software. In plain terms, a minor, usually short-lived malfunction, especially in electronics or software.

How do you pronounce “glitch”?

“Glitch” is pronounced GLIHCH (/ˈɡlɪt͡ʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “glitch” in a sentence?

Here is “glitch” used in a sentence: “A software glitch caused the app to crash twice.”

What part of speech is “glitch”?

Depending on how it is used, “glitch” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “glitch” come from?

The word “glitch” dates back to around 1960 and comes from German. Probably from Yiddish, ultimately from a German word for "slippery." It was popularized in the 1960s by the US space program, notably by astronaut John Glenn describing electrical spikes.

Is “glitch” a common word?

“Glitch” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “glitch” have?

“Glitch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small, usually temporary problem or fault, especially in a machine, computer, or software.

People also searched

bug

Nearby words

← Back to the full definition of glitch
Synonyms and antonyms from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.