fritz
Out of order
Fritz is most often encountered in the idiom on the fritz, meaning malfunctioning or broken down: The TV is on the fritz again.
The phrase is informal American English, typically applied to machines or electronics that have stopped working properly.
The origin is uncertain but may relate to the German name used as wartime slang. (Capitalized Fritz is a German name.)
glitch
Minor system fault
error · fault · defect · crash · disruption · hiccup · snafu · misfire · blip · snag
- glitchesglitch, bug, error, malfunction, flaw
- cured meatsbacon, ham steak, pancetta, prosciutto, salami
functionality/working order
fritzworking
In active function
functional · operational · in working order · functioning · running
- on the fritzMalfunctioning, out of order
- Fritz Lang