chybuchybou
Chybuchybou is a neologism used in linguistic and information-science contexts to describe cascading error propagation, where a single initial mistake leads to a chain of further mistakes throughout a process such as proofreading, editing, programming, or data pipelines. The word combines the Czech noun chyba "error" with its instrumental form chybou, forming a compound that evokes repeated or recursive error.
The term is not universally standardized but is discussed as a concept in studies of reliability and
Typical scenarios include text editing, where a misspelling prompts an autocorrect that changes surrounding words; programming,
Mitigation approaches focus on early detection and containment: explicit validation at multiple stages, clear versioning and
Chybuchybou is used mainly in Czech-language discussions but has been cited in broader analyses of error propagation
See also: error propagation, cascading failure, fault tolerance, robust design.