Glitch out Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɫɪtʃ/ /ˈaʊt
GLITCH-owt
ɡlˈɪtʃ/ /ˈaʊt
glich-OWT
Definition
When a computer, phone, or other electronic device stops working properly because of a technical problem or bug.
Usage & Nuances
Informal/slang. Primarily about technology (computers, apps, devices); sometimes used figuratively for people acting strangely. Often appears in gaming contexts. Common with 'my computer glitched out' or 'the screen glitched out.' Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: fallar - congelarse (tecnología)Portuguese (BR): travar - dar bug (tecnologia)Portuguese (PT): falhar - bloquear (tecnologia)Chinese (Simplified): 出故障 - 卡住Chinese (Traditional): 出故障 - 當機Hindi: गड़बड़ा जाना - अटक जानाArabic: يتعطل - يتجمد (تقنية)Bengali: গ্লিচ হয়ে যাওয়া - হ্যাং হয়ে যাওয়া (প্রযুক্তি)Russian: глючить - зависать (техника)Japanese: バグる - フリーズするVietnamese: bị lỗi - bị treo (công nghệ)Korean: 먹통이 되다 - 오류가 나다Turkish: takılmak - hata vermek (teknoloji)Urdu: اٹک جانا - خراب ہونا (ٹیکنالوجی)Indonesian: ngadat - error (teknologi)
Example Sentences
My computer glitched out and I lost my work.
basic
The video started to glitch out during the call.
basic
If your phone glitches out, just restart it.
basic
The app totally glitched out and wouldn’t open.
natural
The screen started to glitch out and show weird colors.
natural
Sorry, my mic just glitched out for a second there.
natural