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move chaotically
[/muːv keɪˈɒtɪkli/]
verb phrase
mover-se caoticamente
1.
to move in a disorderly, confused, or uncontrolled manner without a clear direction or pattern
The crowd moved chaotically through the street after the announcement.
A multidão moveu-se caoticamente pela rua após o anúncio.
2.
to shift position erratically or unpredictably
The leaves moved chaotically in the wind.
As folhas moveram-se caoticamente ao vento.
NYC Slang
move all crazy
Synonyms
move erratically
move frantically
move wildly
move haphazardly
move recklessly
thrash about
Antonyms
move orderly
move methodically
move deliberately
move systematically
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
mover-se caoticamente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
mexer-se caoticamente
colloquial variant using 'mexer'
São Paulo
mover-se de forma caótica
alternative phrasing
Portugal
mover-se caoticamente
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
all over the place
sem rumo certo (without clear direction)
de forma desorganizada (in a disorganized manner)
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