Annoyance in a Discord call (3)

I believe the answer is:

lag

(Other definitions for lag that I've seen before include "Dawdle" , "Fall behind; insulate" , "Get behind; convict" , "Old convict - dally - insulate" , "Provide protection" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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