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Synonyms of glitch

5 similar words

Another word for glitch is quirk. Other synonyms of glitch are gremlin.

Synonyms and similar words for glitch

nounA problem affecting function.

  • bugA problem that needs fixing.
  • hitch
  • imperfection
  • quirkAn idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, a mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone.
  • gremlinAny mysterious, unknown source of mischief or trouble, or the problem created thereby.

Meaning of glitch

  1. noun A problem affecting function.
  2. noun An unexpected behavior in an electrical signal, especially if the signal spontaneously returns to expected behavior after a period of time.
  3. noun A bug or an exploit.

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Questions about synonyms of glitch

What is another word for glitch?
Glitch has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as quirk and gremlin.
What does glitch mean?
Glitch means a problem affecting function.

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