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glitchy

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈɡlɪt͡ʃi/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɪtʃi

1

adj

Meaning 1

Prone to glitches.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a glitchy computer

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Characteristic of glitch or error.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • electronic music with glitchy sounds

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English glitch Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English glitchy From glitch + -y.