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glitching

|glitch-ing|

B2

/ɡlɪtʃɪŋ/

(glitch)

temporary malfunction

Base FormPluralPresent Participle
glitchglitchesglitching
Etymology
Etymology Information

'glitch' originates from Yiddish, specifically the word 'glitsh', where 'glitsh' meant 'slip'.

Historical Evolution

'glitsh' transformed into the English word 'glitch', and eventually became the modern English word 'glitching' as a present participle.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'slip', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'malfunction or irregularity'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'glitch', meaning to experience a sudden, usually temporary malfunction or irregularity.

The video game started glitching during the final level.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41