problemette

English

Etymology

From problem +‎ -ette (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛt

Noun

problemette (plural problemettes)

1. (colloquial) A minor problem.
   • 1989 November, "Action Farce II" (in Crash magazine, number 70, page 8)

     However, due to a, erm, 'programming difficulty' […] once an object is dropped it cannot be picked up again. To get round this problemette, simply jump up, and press the function key before you hit the ground.

   • 1992, Jonny Quest (video game review) in Your Sinclair (issue 75, page 16)

     Apart from the problemette with the punchy bits, I've got only one reservation with the game and that's that the tie-in element is a bit shaky to say the least.

Synonyms

• hiccup

Related terms

• bijou problemette