Word
buggy
Phoneticsbug·gy
US/ˈbəɡi/
UK/bˈʌɡi/
Definition
adj. having many small faults or errors that need fixing. You use it to describe software, websites, or machines that do not work smoothly.
adj. characterized by numerous minor defects, errors, or irregularities in function. Commonly applied to software, hardware, or mechanical systems; informal in register.
Examples
“The new app is still very buggy.”
“We delayed the launch because the website was too buggy for customers to use.”
“Early versions of the operating system were notoriously buggy, requiring frequent patches to resolve crashes and display errors that frustrated power users.”
Examples
simple
“The new app is still very buggy.”
contextual
“We delayed the launch because the website was too buggy for customers to use.”
complex
“Early versions of the operating system were notoriously buggy, requiring frequent patches to resolve crashes and display errors that frustrated power users.”
Usage
Often modified by degree adverbs like 'very' or 'extremely'.
Pitfall
the program is buggy
the program has bugs
While 'buggy' is correct, learners sometimes confuse the adjective with the noun 'bug' or use 'buggy' when they mean 'broken' (non-functional). 'Buggy' means it works but has errors.
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