sluggish application
[ˈslʌɡɪʃ ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: sluggish applications
aplicação lenta
1. A software program or digital service that responds slowly to user input or takes excessive time to perform operations
The sluggish application frustrated users who waited minutes for simple tasks to complete.
A aplicação lenta frustrou os usuários que esperavam minutos para que tarefas simples fossem concluídas.
2. Computer software showing reduced performance or delayed response times due to insufficient resources, poor optimization, or heavy processing demands
After installing multiple plugins, the web browser became a sluggish application.
Depois de instalar vários plugins, o navegador web tornou-se uma aplicação lenta.
In Brazil's tech industry, this term is commonly used by software developers and IT professionals. The concept reflects frustrations with poorly optimized mobile and desktop applications, particularly in developing regions with lower bandwidth. In the USA, 'sluggish application' or 'laggy app' is standard tech terminology among gamers, developers, and general users, often attributed to insufficient RAM, outdated hardware, or bloated software.
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