cram unsystematically
[/kræm ˌʌnsɪstəˈmætɪkli/]
verb phrase
estudar desordenadamente; meter informação sem método
1. to study or memorize material hastily and without any organized method or plan
He tends to cram unsystematically the night before exams, jumping randomly between topics.
Ele tende a estudar desordenadamente na noite anterior aos exames, pulando aleatoriamente entre tópicos.
2. to stuff or pack things in a disorganized, haphazard manner without proper arrangement
She was cramming unsystematically, throwing books and notes into her backpack without any order.
Ela estava metendo tudo desordenadamente, jogando livros e anotações na mochila sem nenhuma ordem.
This phrase reflects common student behavior in both American and Brazilian educational contexts, where 'cramming' is a widespread practice despite being widely discouraged by educators. In Brazil, this is often expressed with colloquialisms like 'gambiarras' (makeshift solutions), reflecting a cultural attitude toward improvisation. The unsystematic aspect emphasizes the lack of planning rather than just last-minute studying.
NYC Slang
doing a sloppy cram job; throwing spaghetti at the wall (studying everything without focus)
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