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Malfunctioning Definition & Meaning

malfunctioning
adjective
  1. not performing or able to perform its regular function; "a malfunctioning valve"

"Malfunctioning" in song lyrics

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  • "Then your motor skills start malfunctioning"
    Aceyalone — Master Your High

Words that rhyme with malfunctioning

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Frequently asked questions

What does malfunctioning mean?
not performing or able to perform its regular function; "a malfunctioning valve"
What part of speech is malfunctioning?
Malfunctioning is an adjective.

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