jank

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing}} Perceptible pause in the smooth rendering of a [[software]] [[application]]'s [[user interface]] due to slow operations or poor interface design.
2. {{lb|en|video games}} Game [[mechanics]] of [[unconventional]] or [[flawed]] design or [[implementation]], and the experience of such mechanics, as to ruin or disrupt play, or break [[immersion]]; e.g. [[bug]]s and [[glitch]]es.
3. {{lb|en|by extension}} A game, or games, with such mechanics.

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|computing|slang}} [[janky|Janky]].

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