Although the OED states that the etymology of "glitch" is unknown, it probably comes from the Yiddish glitsh. From Wordnik.com. [Notes on 'Reading, Begging, Paul de Man'] Reference
Also see The great right-wing brain glitch of 2007!. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-02-01] Reference
The only glitch is the Scottish Tory opposition to an independence referendum. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-11-25] Reference
The only glitch is that he says I've been here a year, when I've been here four. From Wordnik.com. [Living in Dryden: April 2004 Archives] Reference
The only glitch is when you have a short post, it will say “Click to read more” anyway. From Wordnik.com. [Reader Feedback « Unambiguously Ambidextrous] Reference
By the way, the album eventually did leak -- through a supposed record label glitch in Australia. From Wordnik.com. [CNN.com] Reference
The only glitch is that after you get your FM-3 you must enter Mexico within a certain time period. From Wordnik.com. [Complicated Car Permit Question] Reference
So while unlikely, it's still possible this may just be a short-term glitch that Palm will eventually rectify. From Wordnik.com. [mytreo.net] Reference
Usually, news of the fault spreads like wildfire, and huge queues build up until the glitch is put right or the machine runs out of notes. From Wordnik.com. [Phantom cash machine withdrawals can haunt consumers] Reference
My only glitch is that I also have a Mac, and while InfoSelect works just fine under VMWare, it would be nice to have a native Mac version. From Wordnik.com. [Five Best Journaling Tools | Lifehacker Australia] Reference
Amazon claims a "glitch" -- an, er, "ham-fisted error," no less -- and is fixing things apparently. From Wordnik.com. [Hugh McGuire: Amazon's Sexual Failure] Reference
The glitch is the latest in a series of hiccups for AT. From Wordnik.com. [AT] Reference
This is exactly what I am calling the glitch in the myth. From Wordnik.com. [Time Warp Latest Posts] Reference
A glitch occurs when you go to Oakfield to speak to the Abbot. From Wordnik.com. [TotalVideoGames.com] Reference
A BOQ spokeswoman acknowledged the glitch was a nationwide issue. From Wordnik.com. [The Sydney Morning Herald News Headlines] Reference
According to Google, the glitch was the result of a "human" error. From Wordnik.com. [Top Stories - Google News] Reference
There's an infinite care package glitch, which is EXTREMELY game breaking. From Wordnik.com. [Joystiq] Reference
One so-called glitch may beget another–so it was said, so it was written. From Wordnik.com. [Amazon.com, Censorship, and Sales Ranking] Reference
This is a glitch I found after fooling around with the no sword glitch function. From Wordnik.com. Reference
“It was a data glitch, which is extremely rare” said one hedge fund guy I know. From Wordnik.com. [2008 September] Reference
Somewhere between Loki passing away and the snow storm, I think I had a brain glitch. From Wordnik.com. [Best Peanut Butter Blondie EVER] Reference
This morning I got a message that the page was no longer available - short term glitch one hopes. From Wordnik.com. [Toll Road to Colombia Bridge from US 35] Reference
Note that this glitch occurs when rendering projects in AVCHD format or the related Blu-ray format. From Wordnik.com. [Epinions Recent Content for Home] Reference
The glitch is the latest in a string of problems with new e-voting machines being rolled out nationwide. From Wordnik.com. [E-Vote Snafu in California County] Reference
Company calls glitch that brought down Google services for several hours 'embarrassing;' AT&T off the hook. From Wordnik.com. [ChannelWeb Complete Feed] Reference
In this case, the glitch occurs when a new image is being displayed, but the older image is also still being displayed. From Wordnik.com. [High-Def Digest: HD DVD Disc News] Reference
He said: They seem to have a new mental toughness and they are more consistent, except for the odd glitch, which is mainly Pietersen. From Wordnik.com. [Darren Gough slams reliance on Australian coaches after Pietersen slur] Reference
Another glitch is the identification of the non-profit organization that runs the bookstores in the Grand Canyon parks as “GRCA”. From Wordnik.com. [Dry Rot, Not Arson: National Park Service and Science - The Panda's Thumb] Reference
A number of people have said that the glitch was a serious flaw, but it is great to see how quick Google were to respond to the glitch. From Wordnik.com. [PR News:] Reference
The audio and soundtrack are decent, however, a common glitch occurs when the characters 'lips aren't properly synced to the voice over. From Wordnik.com. [DigitalBattle.com] Reference
The glitch is a momentary lack of braking when the pedal is pushed, less than a second, but braking is still maintained after the delay. From Wordnik.com. [Toyota Prius: Owners complain of inconsistent brake feel] Reference
What circumstances brought about the "glitch" are unknown. From Wordnik.com. [Theresa Darklady Reed: Amazon.com anti-GLBT "Glitch" Infuriates Web 2.0 Denizens] Reference
MR. BERGER: As far as I know, "glitch" is an undefined term. From Wordnik.com. [Press Briefing By Berger Tarullo Steinberg Summers] Reference
Anyway, there was one little "glitch," as the Washington Post calls it. From Wordnik.com. [Marion Barry for Drug Czar] Reference
'Cause the pilot doesn't want to fly it again until the "glitch" is fixed. From Wordnik.com. [Peeling the Onion: Can Voting System Testing be Reliable and Extensive?] Reference
However, when a 'glitch' is defined it has nothing to do with machine failures. From Wordnik.com. ['Daily Voting News' For February 06, 2006] Reference
We caught it and hopefully our voter outreach has rectified that little "glitch". From Wordnik.com. [SurveyUSA: Dem Candidate Ahead In Special Election For Hastert's Seat] Reference
One such "glitch" occurred in Texas 'Tarrant County, which encompasses Fort Worth. From Wordnik.com. [Brad Friedman: Another E-Voting Whistleblower Steps Forward -- This Time Deep in the 'Hart' of Texas!] Reference
Far from a "glitch," it was a noble, human moment in a glorious inauguration ceremony. From Wordnik.com. [Ruth Hochberger: Milli Vanilli Redux?] Reference
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