laggy display

[ˈlæɡi dɪˈspleɪ]
noun phrasepl: laggy displays
tela com atraso
1. a visual display that experiences delays or stuttering in rendering, where images, text, or animations do not update smoothly in real-time
The video game had a laggy display that made it difficult to play competitively.
O videogame tinha uma tela com atraso que dificultava jogar competitivamente.
2. a monitor or screen showing delayed response to input commands or system processes
My computer's laggy display is caused by an outdated graphics card.
A tela com atraso do meu computador é causada por uma placa gráfica desatualizada.
The term 'laggy' is predominantly used in gaming and tech communities in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It reflects the global nature of digital gaming culture where English terms are often adopted directly. In Brazil, younger tech-savvy individuals and gamers frequently use the English term 'laggy' alongside Portuguese alternatives.
NYC Slang
a screen that's buggy or acting up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
slow displaystuttering displaydelayed displayunresponsive displaychoppy display
Antonyms / Antônimos
smooth displayresponsive displayfluid displaycrisp display

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tela com atraso
most common and neutral term
Brazil - Gaming Community
display travado
colloquial term used among gamers
Brazil - Tech Industry
exibição com latência
more technical/formal terminology
Portugal
ecrã com atraso
uses 'ecrã' instead of 'tela'

Related Words

laglatencyframe raterefresh rateperformanceGPUgraphics rendering

Related Idioms & Phrases

the display is lagging behind
experiencing display lag
running into lag issues
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