choppy display

[ˈtʃɑːpi dɪˈspleɪ]
noun phrasepl: choppy displays
exibição entrecortada
1. A visual presentation or screen output characterized by jerky, stuttering, or discontinuous movement; lacking smooth transitions or fluid motion
The video game had a choppy display due to low frame rates.
O videogame tinha uma exibição entrecortada devido às baixas taxas de quadros.
2. A flickering or unstable digital display with visible interruptions in rendering
The monitor showed a choppy display when the graphics driver wasn't updated.
O monitor mostrava uma exibição entrecortada quando o driver gráfico não era atualizado.
3. An animated sequence or transition that appears disconnected or jerky rather than seamless
The presentation had a choppy display of the data visualization.
A apresentação tinha uma exibição entrecortada da visualização de dados.
This term is primarily used in technology, gaming, and digital media contexts. In Brazil, it's common among gamers and tech professionals. In the USA, particularly in gaming communities and tech support, 'choppy display' is standard terminology for performance issues. The term reflects the digital culture's need to describe visual rendering problems that affect user experience.
NYC Slang
jittery screen / janky display
Synonyms / Sinônimos
stuttering displayjerky displayflickering displaylaggy displaydiscontinuous display
Antonyms / Antônimos
smooth displayfluid displayseamless displaysmooth animation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exibição entrecortada
Standard translation used in tech contexts
São Paulo
display com engasgos
Informal tech terminology
Portugal
apresentação entrecortada
Portuguese European variant
General USA/UK
choppy display
Primary usage in computing and gaming contexts

Related Words

frame ratelagrenderinggraphics glitchscreen tearingstuttering

Related Idioms & Phrases

the display is stuttering
the video is choppy
frame rate is dropping
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