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erratic services

[/ɪˈrætɪk ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/]
noun phrase
serviços irregulares
1. Services that are unpredictable, inconsistent, or unreliable; characterized by lack of consistency in quality, timing, or availability
The internet provider's erratic services frustrated many customers.
Os serviços irregulares do provedor de internet frustraram muitos clientes.
2. Performance or delivery that varies unpredictably, often failing to meet expected standards
The bus company was criticized for its erratic services during rush hour.
A empresa de ônibus foi criticada pelos seus serviços irregulares durante a hora de pico.
NYC Slang
sketchy service / on-and-off service
Synonyms
inconsistent servicesunreliable servicesunpredictable servicesspotty servicesintermittent services
Antonyms
consistent servicesreliable servicesdependable servicesregular services

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
serviços irregulares
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
serviços inconsistentes
Alternative term frequently used in urban contexts
Portugal
serviços irregulares
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit or miss services
unreliable as the weather
services all over the place
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