poor update

[pʊr ʌpˈdeɪt]
noun phrasepl: poor updates
atualização ruim
1. A software or system update that fails to meet expectations, introduces bugs, or provides minimal improvement
The latest poor update broke several key features of the application.
A atualização ruim mais recente quebrou várias funções-chave do aplicativo.
2. An inadequate or disappointing update to any product, service, or system
Users complained about the poor update to the website's interface.
Os usuários reclamaram sobre a atualização ruim da interface do site.
3. A software release that negatively impacts user experience or performance
That poor update made the app run slower than before.
Aquela atualização ruim fez o aplicativo rodar mais lentamente do que antes.
This term is commonly used in tech communities in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, users frequently discuss 'atualizações ruins' on social media and tech forums when popular apps or systems receive flawed updates. In the USA, especially in NYC, tech workers use this phrase casually when discussing software releases that negatively impact productivity or user experience.
NYC Slang
that update is whack / that update sucks / wack update
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bad updatefailed updatedisappointing updateproblematic updatedefective update
Antonyms / Antônimos
excellent updatesuccessful updategreat updateimpressive update

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atualização ruim
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
update fraco
More informal, using English term 'update'
Rio de Janeiro
atualização péssima
May use stronger emphasis
Portugal
atualização deficiente
European Portuguese preference for formal terminology

Related Words

bug fixpatchsoftware releaseversion updaterollback

Related Idioms & Phrases

a step backward
more trouble than it's worth
a downgrade disguised as an upgrade
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