hunt unsystematically
[/hʌnt ˌʌn.sɪ.stəˈmæt.ɪ.kli/]
verb phrase
caçar sem método; procurar desordenadamente
1. to search for or pursue prey without a planned, organized, or methodical approach
The dogs began to hunt unsystematically through the forest, chasing every sound they heard.
Os cães começaram a caçar sem método pela floresta, perseguindo cada som que ouviam.
2. to look for something in a disorganized manner without following a logical sequence or strategy
She was hunting unsystematically through the drawers for her missing keys.
Ela procurava desordenadamente pelas gavetas suas chaves perdidas.
This phrase is used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe inefficient searching behaviors. In Brazilian culture, the concept of 'caçar sem método' is often used humorously to describe disorganized home searches, while 'procurar desordenadamente' is more formal. The term reflects a cultural appreciation for contrasting organized ('com método') versus disorganized ('sem método') approaches to tasks.
NYC Slang
poking around; going on a wild goose chase
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