quality thread
[KWOL-uh-tee thred]
nounpl: quality threads
linha de qualidade
1. A strand of yarn or fiber used in sewing, embroidery, or weaving that meets high standards of durability, strength, and appearance
The tailor used quality thread to ensure the seams would last for years.
A costureira usou linha de qualidade para garantir que as costuras durassem por anos.
2. In digital contexts, a discussion thread on a forum or social media platform that contains substantive, valuable, or well-curated content
That Twitter quality thread about economics went viral last week.
Aquela thread de qualidade no Twitter sobre economia viralizou na semana passada.
3. A series of coherent, insightful posts or messages on social media platforms that form a cohesive narrative or educational content
She posted a quality thread explaining the history of the civil rights movement.
Ela postou uma thread de qualidade explicando a história do movimento dos direitos civis.
The term 'quality thread' has evolved in Brazilian internet culture, particularly on Twitter and other social platforms, where it refers to a series of tweets (known as a 'thread') that provides valuable information, entertainment, or insight. This usage has become increasingly common among younger Brazilians and digital natives, while the traditional sewing meaning remains prevalent in fashion and crafting communities.
NYC Slang
fire thread / hot take thread
Related Idioms & Phrases
thread the needle - fazer algo com precisão
follow the thread - seguir a pista/o fio condutor
hang by a thread - estar pendurado por um fio
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