bufferbloat

noun2

1. •
   Excessive buffering of packets which may cause delays (latency) or jitter (latency variation) in packet-switched networks, particularly during high load.

   • The issue about bufferbloat was first exposed by Dave P. Reed in [12]. He found large RTTs along the routes but without packet loss. — 2022
2. •
   Delay caused by such excessive buffering.